Georgia Code
Title 13 - Contracts
Chapter 10 - Contracts for Public Works

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 13-10-1. “State” Defined - As used in this article, the term “state” means the...

§ 13-10-2. Approval of Bond; Strengthening of Bond - the obligee may require the contractor to strengthen any or...

§ 13-10-3. Determining Georgia Residency for Businesses; Preferences; Adherence to Policies and Procedures of State Construction Manual; Public Works Construction Contracts - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-4. Limitation on Disqualification of Bidders Upon Lack of Previous Experience - In awarding contracts based upon sealed competitive bids or sealed...

Part 2 - Bid Bonds

§ 13-10-20. Large Public Works Contracts; Requirements for Bid Bonds; Withdrawal of Bid - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-21. Alternatives to Bid Bond - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-22. “Bid” and “Bidder” Defined; Appreciable Errors in Calculation of Bids; Withdrawing Bids - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-23. Affiliated Corporations - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-24. Maintenance of Action on Bid Bond by Obligee - The obligee in any bid bond required to be given...

Part 3 - Performance Bonds

§ 13-10-40. Large Public Works Contracts; Requirement for Performance Bond - Except as otherwise provided in Title 32, performance bonds shall...

§ 13-10-41. Alternatives to Performance Bond - When the amount of the performance bond required under this...

§ 13-10-42. Maintenance of Action on Performance Bond by Obligee - The obligee in any performance bond required to be given...

§ 13-10-43. Acceptance of Electronic Signatures and Seals - Public procurement officers shall accept electronic signatures and electronic corporate...

Part 4 - Payment Bonds

§ 13-10-60. Large Public Works Contracts; Requirement for Payment Bonds - Except as otherwise provided in Title 32, payment bonds shall...

§ 13-10-61. Liability of Contracting Entity for Failure to Comply With Article - If a payment bond or security deposit is not taken...

§ 13-10-62. Notice of Commencement - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-62 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-63. Pursuit of Action by Person Entitled to Protection of Payment Bond; Liability of Public Entity - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-63 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-64. Supplying Copy of Bond or Security Deposit Agreement and Contract; Fees for Certified Copies - The official who has the custody of the bond or...

§ 13-10-65. Time for Instituting Action - No action can be instituted on the payment bonds or...

§ 13-10-66. Acceptance of Electronic Signatures and Seals - Public procurement officers shall accept electronic signatures and electronic corporate...

Part 5 - Project Completion Incentives in Contracts

§ 13-10-70. Liquidated Damages for Late Completion and Incentives for Early Completion - Public works construction contracts may include both liquidated damages provisions...

Article 2 - Retention of Contractual Payments and Creation of Escrow Accounts on Contracts for Installation, Improvement, Maintenance, or Repair of Water or Sewer Facilities

§ 13-10-80. Definitions; Contract Requirements; Application; Effect of Greater Benefits Contracted For; Evidence of Indebtedness Paid - History. Code 1981, § 13-10-80 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 13-10-81. Authorization and Procedure for Retention of Contractual Payments by State or Political Subdivisions; Procedure for Final Payment - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1045, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 13-10-82. Authorization and Procedure for Creation and Maintenance of Escrow Accounts by State or Political Subdivisions - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1045, §§ 2, 3; Code...

§ 13-10-83. Construction of Provisions of Article - Nothing in this article shall be construed or deemed to...

Article 3 - Security and Immigration Compliance

§ 13-10-90. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 13-10-91. Verification of New Employee Eligibility; Applicability; Rules and Regulations - An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an...