California § 10167 - All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll
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§ 10167. All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll
(a) All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the following forms of bidderâs security: (1) An electronic bidderâs bond by an admitted surety insurer submitted using an electronic registry service approved by the department advertising the contract. (2) A signed bidderâs bond by an admitted surety insurer received by the department advertising the contract. (3) Cash, a cashierâs check, or certified check received by, and made payable to, the director of the department advertising the contract. (b) The required bidderâs security shall be in an amount equal to at least 10 percent of the amount bid. A bid shall not be considered unless one of the forms of bidderâs security is enclosed with it. (c) All bids submitted pursuant to this section shall also comply with the provisions of Section 1601 of the Public Contract Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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