Public Contract Code section 20204.3

All bids for construction work submitted pursuant to this article shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of security:

(a)

Cash.

(b)

A cashier’s check made payable to the district.

(c)

A certified check made payable to the district.

(d)

A bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the district.
Upon an award to the lowest bidder, the security of an unsuccessful bidder shall be returned in a reasonable period of time, but in no event shall that security be held by the district beyond 60 days from the time the award is made.

Source: Section 20204.3, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=20204.­3.­ (accessed May 19, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 20204.3’s source at ca​.gov