Yerington, NV
Surety bonds for Yerington, NV contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Yerington contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
With about 3,199 people, Yerington sits in a county whose construction sector numbered 129 establishments in 2023. Contractors competing for Yerington schools, streets, utilities, and commercial buildings regularly need surety bonds to win and sign contracts.
Yerington-area construction statistics
| Measure (2023) | Lyon County | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 129 | 5,975 |
| Construction employees | 917 | 102,903 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $71,949 | $74,608 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 6 | 413 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 11 | 222 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 51% | 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.
There are 6 commercial building contractors in the county. If you build or subcontract on schools, civic buildings, or larger private projects near Yerington, expect bond requirements in the bid documents.
Yerington's building stock and bonded work
Yerington's median housing year of 1976 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 5% of Yerington's housing (Nevada: 22%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
1,476.0 housing units stand in Yerington today; detached and attached single-family homes account for 72%. 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 Yerington
State and local public works in Yerington fall under Nevada's bond statute: NRS 339.025 (contractor's bonds on public works). Federal projects in the area follow the Miller Act. Thresholds and claim deadlines differ, so read each solicitation.
Nearby construction markets
In Las Vegas, the county construction count is 3,588 establishments. Clark County, home to Henderson, lists 3,588 construction businesses. Also in Lyon County, Fernley has housing with a median build year of 2001. Yerington's county ranks 10th of 15 profiled Nevada cities for number of construction firms.
Preparing a Yerington bond request
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
- Your bank and available credit line
- Project solicitation and required bond forms
- Legal entity details and owners
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Questions from Yerington contractors
When are bonds required on Yerington public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Nevada law and the owner. See the Nevada page.
How many contractors work in Lyon County?
The Census Bureau counted 129 construction establishments in Lyon County in 2023.
Can a small Yerington contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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