The county government may require that each bid for the bonds be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of 10 percent of the bid. After the bonds are awarded or sold to the successful bidder or bidders therefor, the county government shall return to the unsuccessful bidder or bidders the certified check or checks submitted with the bid or bids.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 5. SUBURBAN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS
Subchapter II. Fire Hydrants and Water Mains
§ 553. Petition to county government for improvements; who may petition; contents.
§ 554. Determination by county government after receipt of petition.
§ 555. Review and approval of data by county engineer.
§ 556. Election to authorize bond issue; fixing time for holding; voting list.
§ 557. Notice of election; contents of notice.
§ 558. Place, time and manner of voting; judge of election.
§ 559. Persons qualified to vote.
§ 560. Certification of result of election; retention of ballots.
§ 561. Notification to county engineer if bond issue authorized.
§ 563. Preparation, form and execution of bonds.
§ 564. Sale of bonds; proceeds of sale; advertising required.
§ 565. Requirements for bidding on bonds.
§ 566. Rejection and acceptance of bids; opinion required.
§ 567. Contracts for improvements; procedure for awarding; terms.
§ 570. Assessment on real property in suburban community; time for making and basis.
§ 571. Determination of portion of total assessment payable annually; special lien; payment.
§ 572. Lien book; preparation and distribution.
§ 573. Notice of assessment; when to be given; contents; interest on delinquent installments.
§ 574. Record of lien on books of board of assessment.
§ 575. Receipt and disposition of assessments; bond.
§ 576. Bill for annual installment of assessment; mailing.
§ 577. Collection of assessments in default; procedure; deficiencies.