{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"10181","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 10181","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1100. - 22355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES [10100. - 19150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. State Contract Act [10100. - 10285.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Award of Contracts [10180. - 10186.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract, his bidder’s security shall be forfeited to the state. The cash or proceeds shall be deposited in the fund out of which the expenses of preparation and printing of the plans and specifications, estimates of cost, and publication of notice are paid.</p>","text":"If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract, his bidder’s security shall be forfeited to the state. The cash or proceeds shall be deposited in the fund out of which the expenses of preparation and printing of the plans and specifications, estimates of cost, and publication of notice are paid.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/award-of-contracts-10181","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}