Bothell, WA
Surety bonds for Bothell, WA contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Bothell contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Bothell (51,770 residents) is part of King County, where the Census Bureau counted 6,775 construction establishments in 2023, 24.9% of all construction firms in Washington. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Bothell-area construction statistics
| Measure (2023) | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 6,775 | 27,190 |
| Construction employees | 75,035 | 229,133 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $93,722 | $83,136 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 223 | 782 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 211 | 909 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 66% | 68% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Road, utility, and site work around Bothell is handled by 211 heavy and civil contractors in the county. Public works contracts in that sector routinely require performance and payment bonds, and many owners add maintenance bonds after acceptance.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Bothell
With a median housing year of 1992, Bothell 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 29% of Bothell's housing (Washington: 22%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
20,533.0 housing units stand in Bothell today; detached and attached single-family homes account for 60%. 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 Bothell
Bonds on Bothell public contracts are required by RCW 39.08 (contractor's bond); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
Nearby construction markets
Also in King County, Seattle has housing with a median build year of 1976. Bothell's county ranks 12th of 30 profiled Washington cities for number of construction firms.
Bothell bond quote checklist
- List of completed projects
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
- The bond form and bid documents
- Bank line of credit details
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
Bothell bond FAQ
Do Bothell public projects require performance bonds?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Washington law and the owner. See the Washington page.
How big is the construction industry near Bothell?
The Census Bureau counted 6,775 construction establishments in King County in 2023.
Can a small Bothell contractor get bonded?
Often, yes. Sureties start new accounts with smaller limits and grow them with your track record; see bonding capacity.
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