Michigan § 45.86 - Bids; bond or certified check required; acceptance.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.86 — Bids; bond or certified check required; acceptance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.86. Bids; bond or certified check required; acceptance.
Any and all bids or proposals under this act shall be accompanied by a good and sufficient bond or a certified check in such sum as the said purchasing agent may require, the same to be stated in the advertisement as aforesaid, and the said agent may, if he deems it advisable, advertise for the various articles and supplies needed separately or together, and may accept the bid or bids for the same to be furnished separately or all by 1 bidder, as may be most advantageous to the county, and when purchases are made by the county purchasing agent preference shall be given to county or home products, all things being equal.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 45.86
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.86 cover?
Section 45.86 ("Bids; bond or certified check required; acceptance.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 45.86?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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