{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"20172","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 20172","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 3. CONTRACTING BY LOCAL AGENCIES [20100. - 22199.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Local Agency Public Construction Act [20100. - 20929.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Cities [20160. - 20175.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 465, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract, the amount of the bidder’s security shall be forfeited to the city except as hereinafter provided.</p>","text":"If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract, the amount of the bidder’s security shall be forfeited to the city except as hereinafter provided.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/cities-20172","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}