Reno, NV
Surety bonds for Reno, NV contractors
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Reno, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Reno: 1,463 establishments in Washoe County, or 24.5% of the Nevada total of 5,975. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
Washoe County construction industry data
| Measure (2023) | Washoe County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 1,463 | 5,975 |
| Construction employees | 19,088 | 102,903 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $78,992 | $74,608 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 86 | 413 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 49 | 222 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 51% | 50% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Infrastructure is a bonded business: 49 heavy and civil engineering firms operate in Washoe County, bidding street, sewer, and water projects where bid bonds and final bonds are standard.
There are 86 commercial building contractors in the county. If you build or subcontract on schools, civic buildings, or larger private projects near Reno, expect bond requirements in the bid documents.
What Reno's buildings say about upcoming work
With a median housing year of 1990, Reno is a newer city where growth drives bonded public work: new streets, water and sewer extensions, parks, and schools.
Buildings with five or more units make up 32% of Reno's housing (Nevada: 22%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
123,756.0 housing units stand in Reno today; detached and attached single-family homes account for 56%. Every new block of homes eventually means more water, sewer, and road capacity, which public owners procure under bonded contracts.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Public works bond rules that apply in Reno
Bonds on Reno public contracts are required by NRS 339.025 (contractor's bonds on public works); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
About 51% of Washoe 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
In Las Vegas, the county construction count is 3,588 establishments. Clark County, home to Henderson, lists 3,588 construction businesses. Sparks shares Washoe County with Reno; its median housing year is 1993. Reno's county ranks 6th of 15 profiled Nevada cities for number of construction firms.
What sureties will ask Reno contractors for
- Year-end financial statements
- Project solicitation and required bond forms
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
- List of completed projects
- Legal entity details and owners
- Subcontractor and supplier references
Reno bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Reno public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Nevada law and the owner. See the Nevada page.
How big is the construction industry near Reno?
The Census Bureau counted 1,463 construction establishments in Washoe County in 2023.
Can a small Reno contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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