California § 5080.13 - If the successful bidder does not sign and deliver the contract within 30 days of
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§ 5080.13. If the successful bidder does not sign and deliver the contract within 30 days of
If the successful bidder does not sign and deliver the contract within 30 days of receipt thereof and does not provide the state with a bond or other surety and evidence of insurance required thereunder, and on the time limit presented, the department may elect to treat that omission as a refusal to execute the contract. If the director deems it is for the best interests of the state, he or she may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second best responsible bidder. If the second best responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the director may likewise award it to the third best responsible bidder.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5080.13
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5080.13 cover?
Section 5080.13 ("If the successful bidder does not sign and deliver the contract within 30 days of") 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.
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