Jeffersonville, IN
Jeffersonville, IN contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Jeffersonville contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Jeffersonville (52,912 residents) is part of Clark County, where the Census Bureau counted 289 construction establishments in 2023, 1.9% of all construction firms in Indiana. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Contractors in Clark County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Clark County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 289 | 14,935 |
| Construction employees | 3,091 | 156,037 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $70,634 | $74,725 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 10 | 731 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 18 | 713 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 60% | 61% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
Infrastructure is a bonded business: 18 heavy and civil engineering firms operate in Clark County, bidding street, sewer, and water projects where bid bonds and final bonds are standard.
Clark County's 10 commercial and institutional builders compete for offices, schools, and public facilities. Private owners and lenders on larger projects increasingly ask for performance and payment bonds too.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville's median housing year of 1982 points to infrastructure entering its replacement cycle, from water mains to roofs on public buildings, all common sources of bonded contracts.
Buildings with five or more units make up 16% of Jeffersonville's housing (Indiana: 13%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey puts Jeffersonville's housing stock at 23,901.0 units, 75% of them single-family homes, with 28% of occupied homes rented. Those numbers shape the mix of bonded street, utility, and facility contracts the city puts out.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Public works bond rules that apply in Jeffersonville
If you are bidding a public job in Jeffersonville, check the solicitation against Indiana's public works bond requirements are set by state law; check the bid documents and the state code. That law sets when performance and payment bonds are required; projects funded and owned by the federal government fall under the Miller Act.
60% of construction businesses in the county are small (under five employees). Growing from small bonds to larger programs depends on working capital, completed-job history, and reliable financial reporting.
Jeffersonville compared with other Indiana markets
In Indianapolis, the county construction count is 1,910 establishments. Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, lists 1,002 construction businesses. By county construction establishments, Jeffersonville ranks 19th among the 25 Indiana cities profiled here.
Jeffersonville bond quote checklist
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Year-end financial statements
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Bank line of credit details
- Trade references who can speak to your payment record
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Questions from Jeffersonville contractors
When are bonds required on Jeffersonville public work?
Most public construction contracts in Jeffersonville above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Jeffersonville?
The Census Bureau counted 289 construction establishments in Clark County in 2023.
Can a small Jeffersonville contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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