History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 373, § 3; Code 1933, § 95A-806, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 591, § 6; Ga. L. 2018, p. 372, § 2/SB 445; Ga. L. 2021, p. 526, § 2/HB 577.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, added the proviso at the end of subsection (a).
The 2021 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, added “, if one is required” at the end of paragraph (b)(5).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries
Chapter 2 - Department of Transportation
Article 4 - Exercise of Power to Contract
Part 1 - General Contracting Provisions
§ 32-2-60. Authority to Contract; Form and Content of Construction Contracts; Bonds
§ 32-2-61. Limitations on Power to Contract
§ 32-2-63. Authority of Commissioner to Execute Contracts and Authority Lease Agreements
§ 32-2-64. Required Letting of Contracts by Public Bid; Posting Bid on Department Website Sufficient
§ 32-2-65. Advertising for Bids
§ 32-2-66. Prequalifications of Contractors and Subcontractors
§ 32-2-67. Payment by Bidder to Cover Costs
§ 32-2-68. Proposal Guaranty by Bidder
§ 32-2-69. Bidding Process and Award of Contract
§ 32-2-70. Bonds of Successful Bidder
§ 32-2-71. Failure of Successful Bidder to Sign Contract or Furnish Bonds
§ 32-2-72. Oath by Successful Bidder