Redmond, OR
Surety bonds for Redmond, OR contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Redmond contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Redmond (37,626 residents) is part of Deschutes County, where the Census Bureau counted 1,373 construction establishments in 2023, 9.2% of all construction firms in Oregon. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Contractors in Deschutes County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Deschutes County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 1,373 | 14,907 |
| Construction employees | 7,789 | 115,773 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $71,777 | $76,651 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 44 | 501 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 48 | 589 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 72% | 67% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
On the building side, 44 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Deschutes County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
Redmond's building stock and bonded work
Redmond has grown quickly; half of its housing was built after 2002. Fast-growing cities generate new schools, roads, and utilities, plus subdivision improvement bonds required before plats are approved.
About 10% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 18% statewide. That favors single-family subdivisions, where developers post improvement bonds and contractors may be asked for performance bonds.
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey puts Redmond's housing stock at 14,334.0 units, 78% of them single-family homes, with 36% of occupied homes rented. Those numbers shape the mix of bonded street, utility, and facility contracts the city puts out.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Oregon bond law for Redmond public projects
Bonds on Redmond public contracts are required by ORS 279C.380 (performance and payment bonds); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
Redmond compared with other Oregon markets
In Portland, the county construction count is 1,961 establishments. Marion County, home to Salem, lists 1,560 construction businesses. Also in Deschutes County, Bend has housing with a median build year of 2001. By county construction establishments, Redmond ranks 13th among the 20 Oregon cities profiled here.
What sureties will ask Redmond contractors for
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
- Owners' personal financial statements
- List of completed projects
- The bond form and bid documents
Redmond bond FAQ
Do Redmond public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Redmond above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Redmond?
The Census Bureau counted 1,373 construction establishments in Deschutes County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Redmond get a performance bond?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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