Boulder City, NV
Boulder City, NV contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Boulder City contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Boulder City: 3,588 establishments in Clark County, or 60.1% of the Nevada total of 5,975. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
Contractors in Clark County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Clark County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 3,588 | 5,975 |
| Construction employees | 76,796 | 102,903 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $73,575 | $74,608 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 288 | 413 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 114 | 222 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 48% | 50% |
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.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Boulder City
With a median housing year of 1981, Boulder City has a mix of mature neighborhoods and later growth. Expect both rehabilitation of older infrastructure and new subdivision work, which can bring subdivision or site improvement bonds.
Buildings with five or more units make up 9% of Boulder City's housing (Nevada: 22%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
Measured by homes, Boulder City is a 7,309.0-unit city (72% single-family). For a surety, local scale matters less than your own record, but it tells you how much bonded work may be on the bid calendar.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Nevada bond law for Boulder City public projects
If you are bidding a public job in Boulder City, check the solicitation against NRS 339.025 (contractor's bonds on public works). That law sets when performance and payment bonds are required; projects funded and owned by the federal government fall under the Miller Act.
Nearby construction markets
Washoe County, home to Reno, lists 1,463 construction businesses. Sparks (Washoe County) draws on 1,463 construction establishments in its county. Also in Clark County, Las Vegas has housing with a median build year of 1994. By county construction establishments, Boulder City ranks 5th among the 15 Nevada cities profiled here.
Boulder City bond quote checklist
- Bank line of credit details
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- List of completed projects
- Year-end financial statements
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
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Boulder City bond FAQ
Do Boulder City public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Boulder City above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Boulder City?
The Census Bureau counted 3,588 construction establishments in Clark County in 2023.
Can a small Boulder City contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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