Kuna, ID
Kuna, ID contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Kuna contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Kuna: 2,214 establishments in Ada County, or 22.4% of the Idaho total of 9,895. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
The construction market around Kuna
| Measure (2023) | Ada County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 2,214 | 9,895 |
| Construction employees | 19,082 | 62,048 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $67,989 | $61,359 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 100 | 321 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 96 | 426 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 66% | 70% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: construction (NAICS 23), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), and heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237). Figures withheld by the Census Bureau are omitted.
There are 100 commercial building contractors in the county. If you build or subcontract on schools, civic buildings, or larger private projects near Kuna, expect bond requirements in the bid documents.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Kuna
With a median housing year of 2008, Kuna is a newer city where growth drives bonded public work: new streets, water and sewer extensions, parks, and schools.
About 1% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 9% statewide. That favors single-family subdivisions, where developers post improvement bonds and contractors may be asked for performance bonds.
Renters occupy 18% of Kuna's homes, and the city counts 9,391.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Statutory bonds on Kuna public work
Bonds on Kuna public contracts are required by Idaho Code § 54-1926 (public works contractor bonds); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
Kuna compared with other Idaho markets
Nampa (Canyon County) draws on 1,678 construction establishments in its county. Caldwell (Canyon County) draws on 1,678 construction establishments in its county. Boise shares Ada County with Kuna; its median housing year is 1986. Kuna's county ranks 4th of 15 profiled Idaho cities for number of construction firms.
Kuna bond quote checklist
- The bond form and bid documents
- Year-end financial statements
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
Kuna bond FAQ
Do Kuna public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Kuna above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Kuna?
The Census Bureau counted 2,214 construction establishments in Ada County in 2023.
Can a small Kuna contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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