Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Evansville contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Evansville (115,395 residents) is part of Vanderburgh County, where the Census Bureau counted 424 construction establishments in 2023, 2.8% of all construction firms in Indiana. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Contractors in Vanderburgh County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Vanderburgh County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 424 | 14,935 |
| Construction employees | 8,441 | 156,037 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $74,527 | $74,725 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 21 | 731 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 21 | 713 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 49% | 61% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Infrastructure is a bonded business: 21 heavy and civil engineering firms operate in Vanderburgh County, bidding street, sewer, and water projects where bid bonds and final bonds are standard.
On the building side, 21 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Vanderburgh County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
What Evansville's buildings say about upcoming work
Half of Evansville's housing units were built before 1962, a sign of an older city where renovation, utility replacement, and school modernization projects are common. Rehabilitation work carries unknown conditions, so sureties look closely at your experience with similar jobs.
Buildings with five or more units make up 22% of Evansville's housing (Indiana: 13%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Renters occupy 45% of Evansville's homes, and the city counts 59,180.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B25024, B25035). Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates.
Indiana bond law for Evansville public projects
Bonds on Evansville public contracts are required by Indiana's public works bond requirements are set by state law; check the bid documents and the state code; federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
About 49% of Vanderburgh County's construction firms have fewer than five employees. Smaller contractors can get bonded, usually starting with modest job sizes and relying on owners' credit and experience while financial statements mature.
Evansville compared with other Indiana markets
Indianapolis (Marion County) draws on 1,910 construction establishments in its county. Fort Wayne (Allen County) draws on 1,002 construction establishments in its county. Evansville's county ranks 14th of 25 profiled Indiana cities for number of construction firms.
What sureties will ask Evansville contractors for
- Legal entity details and owners
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Project solicitation and required bond forms
- CPA-prepared statements for the last fiscal year
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
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Questions from Evansville contractors
When are bonds required on Evansville public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Indiana law and the owner. See the Indiana page.
How big is the construction industry near Evansville?
The Census Bureau counted 424 construction establishments in Vanderburgh County in 2023.
Can a small Evansville contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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