Ely, NV
Surety bonds for Ely, NV contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Ely contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
With about 3,892 people, Ely sits in a county whose construction sector numbered 17 establishments in 2023. Contractors competing for Ely schools, streets, utilities, and commercial buildings regularly need surety bonds to win and sign contracts.
Contractors in White Pine County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | White Pine County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 17 | 5,975 |
| Construction employees | 56 | 102,903 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $66,018 | $74,608 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 76% | 50% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Ely's building stock and bonded work
Ely is an older city (median housing year 1958). Aging water and sewer lines, streets, and public buildings drive a steady flow of bonded rehabilitation work, often with tight schedules and occupied sites.
Buildings with five or more units make up 1% of Ely's housing (Nevada: 22%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
Renters occupy 35% of Ely's homes, and the city counts 2,032.0 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.
Nevada bond law for Ely public projects
For city, county, school district, and state contracts in Ely, the governing law is NRS 339.025 (contractor's bonds on public works). Federal work is bonded under the Miller Act instead. See our public works bond laws guide.
About 76% of White Pine 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.
Nearby construction markets
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, lists 3,588 construction businesses. Henderson (Clark County) draws on 3,588 construction establishments in its county. Ely's county ranks 15th of 15 profiled Nevada cities for number of construction firms.
Preparing a Ely bond request
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Legal entity details and owners
- Year-end financial statements
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
Questions from Ely contractors
When are bonds required on Ely public work?
Most public construction contracts in Ely above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How many contractors work in White Pine County?
The Census Bureau counted 17 construction establishments in White Pine County in 2023.
Can a small Ely contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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