Everett, WA
Everett, WA contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Everett contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Everett (113,011 residents) is part of Snohomish County, where the Census Bureau counted 3,797 construction establishments in 2023, 14.0% of all construction firms in Washington. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Snohomish County construction industry data
| 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.
Snohomish County has 106 heavy and civil engineering contractors, the firms that build roads, bridges, water lines, and utility systems. Nearly all of that work is public, and nearly all of it is bonded.
On the building side, 73 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Snohomish County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
Everett's building stock and bonded work
With a median housing year of 1981, Everett 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.
Buildings with five or more units make up 35% of Everett's housing (Washington: 22%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Renters occupy 51% of Everett's homes, and the city counts 47,689.0 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.
Washington bond law for Everett public projects
State and local public works in Everett fall under Washington's bond statute: RCW 39.08 (contractor's bond). Federal projects in the area follow the Miller Act. Thresholds and claim deadlines differ, so read each solicitation.
Small firms dominate local construction, with 69% employing fewer than five people. If you are among them, a clean balance sheet and CPA-prepared statements are the fastest route to larger bonds.
How Everett compares
In Seattle, the county construction count is 6,775 establishments. Spokane (Spokane County) draws on 1,927 construction establishments in its county. Also in Snohomish County, Marysville has housing with a median build year of 1994. By county construction establishments, Everett ranks 13th among the 30 Washington cities profiled here.
Preparing a Everett bond request
- Year-end financial statements
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Subcontractor and supplier references
Everett bond FAQ
Do Everett 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 Everett?
The Census Bureau counted 3,797 construction establishments in Snohomish County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Everett get a performance bond?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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