California § 20170 - All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20170 — All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20170. All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll

All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (a) Cash. (b) Cashier’s check made payable to the city. (c) A certified check made payable to the city. (d) A bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the city.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20170 cover?

Section 20170 ("All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and accompanied by one of the foll") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 20170?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 20170 apply to my situation?

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