Edmonds, WA
Performance and payment bonds in Edmonds, Washington
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Edmonds, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Snohomish County is home to 3,797 construction businesses (County Business Patterns, 2023), the market in which Edmonds's 42,871 residents' projects get built. Public owners there require bonds on most construction contracts.
Contractors in Snohomish County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Snohomish County | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 3,797 | 27,190 |
| Construction employees | 28,694 | 229,133 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $79,564 | $83,136 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 73 | 782 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 106 | 909 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 69% | 68% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Infrastructure is a bonded business: 106 heavy and civil engineering firms operate in Snohomish County, bidding street, sewer, and water projects where bid bonds and final bonds are standard.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Edmonds
With a median housing year of 1974, Edmonds has a mix of mature neighborhoods and later growth. Expect both rehabilitation of older infrastructure and new subdivision work, which can bring subdivision or site improvement bonds.
About 29% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 22% statewide. That level of multifamily construction brings private bonded work for contractors with the capacity to handle it.
Measured by homes, Edmonds is a 19,479.0-unit city (64% single-family). For a surety, local scale matters less than your own record, but it tells you how much bonded work may be on the bid calendar.
Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B25024, B25035). Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates.
Public works bond rules that apply in Edmonds
For city, county, school district, and state contracts in Edmonds, the governing law is RCW 39.08 (contractor's bond). Federal work is bonded under the Miller Act instead. See our public works bond laws guide.
Edmonds compared with other Washington markets
King County, home to Seattle, lists 6,775 construction businesses. Spokane (Spokane County) draws on 1,927 construction establishments in its county. Also in Snohomish County, Everett has housing with a median build year of 1981. By county construction establishments, Edmonds ranks 15th among the 30 Washington cities profiled here.
Edmonds bond quote checklist
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Bank line of credit details
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Year-end financial statements
- The bond form and bid documents
Edmonds bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Edmonds public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Washington law and the owner. See the Washington page.
How many contractors work in Snohomish County?
The Census Bureau counted 3,797 construction establishments in Snohomish County in 2023.
Can a small Edmonds contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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