Lynnwood, WA
Surety bonds for Lynnwood, WA contractors
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Lynnwood, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Lynnwood: 3,797 establishments in Snohomish County, or 14.0% of the Washington total of 27,190. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
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% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: construction (NAICS 23), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), and heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237). Figures withheld by the Census Bureau are omitted.
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 Lynnwood
Lynnwood's median housing year of 1979 points to infrastructure entering its replacement cycle, from water mains to roofs on public buildings, all common sources of bonded contracts.
Buildings with five or more units make up 38% of Lynnwood'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 49% of Lynnwood's homes, and the city counts 17,012.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
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.
Statutory bonds on Lynnwood public work
If you are bidding a public job in Lynnwood, check the solicitation against RCW 39.08 (contractor's bond). 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
Seattle (King County) draws on 6,775 construction establishments in its county. Spokane (Spokane County) draws on 1,927 construction establishments in its county. Everett shares Snohomish County with Lynnwood; its median housing year is 1981. By county construction establishments, Lynnwood ranks 16th among the 30 Washington cities profiled here.
Lynnwood bond quote checklist
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Your bank and available credit line
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Year-end financial statements
- Work-in-progress schedule
Questions from Lynnwood contractors
When are bonds required on Lynnwood public work?
Most public construction contracts in Lynnwood above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How many contractors work in Snohomish County?
The Census Bureau counted 3,797 construction establishments in Snohomish County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Lynnwood get a performance bond?
Often, yes. Sureties start new accounts with smaller limits and grow them with your track record; see bonding capacity.
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