TradeGuardIdaho subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Idaho, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Idaho
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State or local business license
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Public works contractors must be registered with the Idaho PWC License Board. No state license for private work but electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are licensed.
Idaho is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required for public works contractor registration
- IDPWC: Idaho Public Works Contractor License Board
- IDOL: Idaho Dept of Labor
Summary for Idaho
Public works projects require PWC registration. No private-sector GC license. Federal OSHA applies.
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Idaho compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Idaho?+
Public works contractors must be registered with the Idaho PWC License Board. No state license for private work but electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are licensed.
Does Idaho follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Idaho is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Idaho?+
Yes. Bond required for public works contractor registration
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Idaho agencies before relying on them.