Section 20683.
Cal. Public Contract Code - PCC § 20683.
in effectAll 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.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026