California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 20172

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 465, Sec. 11.

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.

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Cal. Pub. Contract Code § 20172 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pcc/division-2-general-provisions/part-3-contracting-by-local-agencies/chapter-1-local-agency-public-construction-act/article-4-cities/section-20172

Other sections in Article 4 - Cities

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