{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"20752.2","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 20752.2","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 48. Port Districts [20750. - 20753.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-1/article-48"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 808, Sec. 49.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/pcc/20751\">20751</a>, all bids for construction work shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security:</p><p>(a) Cash.</p><p>(b) A cashier’s check made payable to the district.</p><p>(c) A certified check made payable to the district.</p><p>(d) A bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the district.</p><p>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.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 20751, all bids for construction work shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s 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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/port-districts-20752-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}