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Vale Electric Inc - Vale, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #133232 - Vale Electric Inc - Vale, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through January 21, 2027.

Vale, Malheur County  ·  RMI: Barney H Eidson  ·  CCB since 1998  ·  27 yrs Website

#133232
CCB License
$25K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
Oregon HARP Approved Contractor - Approved for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (wildfire disaster recovery). Listed on the official HARP contractor list →
27 years of continuous CCB licensing - one of the longer active track records in Oregon's contractor database.

CCB Lookup Trust Score

100
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified ✓ BCD licensed
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (27 yrs) +12 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Bond above legal minimum +4 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Insurance above legal minimum +5 pts
  • Responsible Managing Individual identified +3 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
  • Google Business Profile verified +5 pts
  • Business operational on Google +3 pts
  • 6 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.7★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
  • Oregon BCD license active (Electrical Contractor) +5 pts
  • BCD license matches contractor specialty (Electrical Contractor) +3 pts
Risk factors
  • PO Box address -5 pts
    A contractor without a physical address is harder to locate if a dispute arises.
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Commercial, Industrial & Solar Electrical Contractor Since 1998

Vale Electric Inc has served Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years, providing electrical services to commercial, industrial, agricultural, and renewable energy clients. Founded by Barney H Eidson, the company has grown from a two-person operation to a team of 40–75 licensed electricians.

Services:

  • Commercial lighting and subpanel installation
  • Industrial plant upgrades and high-voltage repair
  • Agricultural irrigation pump and control systems
  • Solar power installation (3.5 to 80+ megawatt projects)
  • Inspection, testing, and troubleshooting

Vale Electric operates across Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, and Arizona. Learn more at valeelectric.com.

CCB #133232 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #133232 - Vale Electric Inc

Oregon CCB license #133232 is currently Active - registered since November 1998 and valid through January 21, 2027.

CCB License Number
#133232
License Status
Active
License Type
RGC Residential General Contractor · exp. 01/2027
CGC2 Commercial General Contractor Level 2 · exp. 01/2027
First Registered
November 30, 1998
License Expires
January 21, 2027
County
Responsible Managing Individual
Barney H Eidson

Oregon BCD Licensed - Electrical

A CCB license confirms this contractor is authorized to act as a general or specialty contractor in Oregon. A separate BCD electrical license confirms the specific technical training required to safely perform electrical work to Oregon's electrical code - a credential the CCB license alone does not verify.

One of 98 active Electrical professionals registered in Malheur County, per the Oregon BCD.

  • C Electrical Contractor · Electrical
    BCD License #23-47C · Vale, OR
    Active exp. Jul 2026
    This BCD license shows as expired as of July 1, 2026. Our data syncs monthly and may not reflect a recent renewal - verify directly with the Oregon BCD →

Data sourced from the Oregon Building Codes Division .

Contact & Address

Address
Po Box 416
Vale, OR 97918
Business Hours Verified open
MON
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUE
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WED
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THU
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRI
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$25K
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY CO
Expires: January 21, 2027
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

Expiring soon
$1M
FEDERATED MUTUAL INS CO
Expires: August 1, 2026
One of 450+ insurers covering Oregon CCB contractors - insurance market study →

Oregon contractor bond and liability insurance requirements vary by license type, project scope, and risk exposure. Homeowners comparing contractors often review bond coverage limits, insurer reputation, and active policy status before signing a construction contract.

Oregon Business Registration

Business entity
Corp Oregon Corporation
SOS status
Active
Incorporated
December 13, 2000 (26 years ago)
Registry number
78655686
This contractor obtained their Oregon CCB license before formally registering the business entity with the Oregon Secretary of State - common with out-of-state companies or contractors who later changed their business structure.
View full business record at Oregon SOS →

Includes name history, members & managers, and annual report filing history

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Insurer
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage status
Active
Coverage through
August 01, 2026 Expiring soon
Employees
11-49
Industry (NAICS)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
Workers' compensation coverage expires within 30 days. Confirm renewal before your project extends beyond August 01, 2026.

Source: Oregon DCBS Workers' Compensation Employer Database. Contractors not listed may be exempt as sole proprietors without employees.

Before hiring Vale Electric Inc: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists Vale Electric Inc as the named insured, and that coverage dates extend through your planned project dates. Verify the surety bond is also current - both protect you against different risks. For complaint history and disciplinary records, visit search.ccb.state.or.us →

Vale Electric Inc Reviews

4.7 (6 customer reviews)

Based on 6 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Rod Sumner
Rod Sumner
a year ago

Great folks. Had a hard to find part in stock, gave good advice. Even gave a discount on the part because I needed bad to have running water for my kids.

Beau Cox
Beau Cox
3 years ago

I have met and worked with MANY Electrical Contractors over a 50 year career in The Construction Industry. I an count on 3 fingers the ones I would recommend..... VALE possesses 1 of the fingers .... Reliability, Experience, Complete professionalism with ALL STAFF !!!

ricky bowling
ricky bowling
2 years ago

Vale electric saved my not only a good bit of money but also a trip to Ontario today by selling me a 30ft chunk of 10/3 I needed from their truck. Fantastic service and price

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  • Check that bond and insurance are current - dates are listed above. Bond and insurance cover different risks →
  • Confirm the RMI (Responsible Managing Individual) will be on-site.
  • Always get a written contract referencing CCB license #133232.
  • Cross-verify with the official CCB database - data here may have a delay.
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Surety bond protection

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General liability insurance

General liability covers property damage and bodily injury during the project. Ask for a COI (Certificate of Insurance) listing your address as an additional insured location.

Written contract required

Oregon law requires a written contract for residential projects over $2,000. It must include the CCB number, scope of work, and payment schedule. Contract requirements →

Workers' compensation coverage

Contractors with employees in Oregon are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If a worker is injured on your property without coverage, you may bear liability. Verify coverage status before work begins.

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Before you hire

Verify this contractor carries active general liability insurance and a current surety bond. Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing your property before any work begins. Oregon contractors must maintain minimum coverage - an Active license does not guarantee current insurance.

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Official Website

valeelectric.com/

Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #133232
  • Type RGC
  • County Malheur
  • RMI Barney H Eidson
  • Bond $25K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires January 21, 2027
  • Bond expires January 21, 2027
  • Ins. expires August 1, 2026
  • Google rating 4.7 / 5
  • Employees 11-49
  • Industry ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
  • Last updated May 27, 2026
  • Synced July 9, 2026

Last updated = last detected change in CCB records. Synced = last fetch from the Oregon CCB Open Data Portal. Data may lag up to 24h.

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Record first imported: February 22, 2026  ·  Last data change detected: May 27, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: July 9, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.