Section 20189 Of Article 4.5. Local Agencies—earthquake Relief From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.5.
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. 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 local agency.
(c) A certified check made payable to the local agency.
(d) A bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made
payable to the local agency.
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 local agency
beyond 60 days from the time the award is made.