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Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-1-12-4.5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 4.5. (a) The political subdivision or agency:

(1) shall require a bond or a certified check to be filed with each bid by a bidder in the amount determined and specified by the board in the notice of the letting if the cost of the public work is estimated to be more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000);  and

(2) may require a bond or a certified check to be filed with each bid by a bidder in the amount determined and specified by the board in the notice of the letting if the cost of the public work is estimated to be not more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).

(b) The amount of the bond or certified check may not be set at more than ten percent (10%) of the contract price.  The bond or certified check shall be made payable to the political subdivision or agency.

(c) All checks of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them by the board upon selection of successful bidders.  Checks of successful bidders shall be held until delivery of the performance bond, as provided in section 14(e) of this chapter.

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