California § 20418 - The check or bond accompanying any proposal or bid which is accepted shall be hel
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§ 20418. The check or bond accompanying any proposal or bid which is accepted shall be hel
The check or bond accompanying any proposal or bid which is accepted shall be held by the clerk until the contract for doing the work has been entered into, either by the lowest bidder or by the owners of three-fourths part of the frontage, whereupon the certified check or bond shall be returned to the bidder. If the bidder fails, neglects or refuses to enter into the contract to perform the work, the certified check accompanying his bid and the amount therein mentioned, shall be declared to be forfeited to the city and shall be collected by it and paid into the general fund, and any bond forfeited may be prosecuted, and the amount due thereon collected and paid into the general fund.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20418
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20418 cover?
Section 20418 ("The check or bond accompanying any proposal or bid which is accepted shall be hel") 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 § 20418?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20418 apply to my situation?
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