Gresham, OR
Gresham, OR contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Gresham contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
With about 111,507 people, Gresham sits in a county whose construction sector numbered 1,961 establishments in 2023. Contractors competing for Gresham schools, streets, utilities, and commercial buildings regularly need surety bonds to win and sign contracts.
The construction market around Gresham
| Measure (2023) | Multnomah County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 1,961 | 14,907 |
| Construction employees | 26,208 | 115,773 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $94,196 | $76,651 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 91 | 501 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 57 | 589 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 65% | 67% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
On the building side, 91 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Multnomah County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
What Gresham's buildings say about upcoming work
Gresham's median housing year of 1981 points to infrastructure entering its replacement cycle, from water mains to roofs on public buildings, all common sources of bonded contracts.
About 28% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 18% statewide. That level of multifamily construction brings private bonded work for contractors with the capacity to handle it.
Renters occupy 44% of Gresham's homes, and the city counts 44,005.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Statutory bonds on Gresham public work
If you are bidding a public job in Gresham, check the solicitation against ORS 279C.380 (performance and payment bonds). 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
Salem (Marion County) draws on 1,560 construction establishments in its county. In Eugene, the county construction count is 1,139 establishments. Also in Multnomah County, Portland has housing with a median build year of 1966. By county construction establishments, Gresham ranks 5th among the 20 Oregon cities profiled here.
What sureties will ask Gresham contractors for
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Your bank and available credit line
- Legal entity details and owners
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Trade references who can speak to your payment record
Gresham bond FAQ
Do Gresham public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Gresham above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Gresham?
The Census Bureau counted 1,961 construction establishments in Multnomah County in 2023.
Can a small Gresham contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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