Pub. Contract Code, § 20761.5 · Article 49. River Port Districts
Pub. Contract Code, § 20761.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding Section 20761, 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:
(a) Cash.
(b) A cashier’s check made payable to the district.
(c) A certified check made payable to the district.
(d) A bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the district.
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 808, Sec. 50.
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