§ 3.20.100. Bonds of bidders.

A.

Permissive Bonds. As determined by contracts and procurement, bonds written upon a corporate surety qualified to do business in the state and in an amount approved by the mayor may be required for the following purposes:

1.

To insure performance of the contract or purchase order in the time and manner prescribed therein; and

2.

To save, indemnify and hold the county harmless from and against losses, damages, claims, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses which may accrue in consequence of contractor's actions, or failures to act, in performance of the contract or purchase order.

B.

Required Bonds. Before any contract for the construction, alteration or repair of any public building, public work or public improvement of the county is awarded to any person, that person shall furnish to the county such bonds as are required by the county.

(Ord. 1633, § 2 (part), 2008)