Cal. Pub. Contract Code § 20522

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 20522 - Bidder's security
(a) All bids for construction work shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder's security:
(1) Cash.
(2) A cashier's check made payable to the district.
(3) A certified check made payable to the district.
(4) A bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the district.
(b) Upon an award to the lowest bidder, the security of an unsuccessful bidder shall be returned in a reasonable period of time, but in no event shall that security be held by the district beyond 60 days from the time the award is made.

Ca. Pub. Cont. Code § 20522

Amended by Stats 2006 ch 538 (SB 1852),s 549, eff. 1/1/2007.