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Public Contract Code section 20170
Text as of October 25, 2026.
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.
This is the law as we saved it on October 25, 2026. Laws change, so check the official site for the current wording. This page is for study only and is not legal advice.