§ 36-91-70 — Requirement of performance bonds

Performance bonds shall be required for all public works construction contracts subject to the requirements of this chapter with an estimated contract amount greater than $100,000.00; provided, however, that a governmental entity may require a performance bond for public works construction contracts that are estimated at $100,000.00 or less. No public works construction contract requiring a performance bond shall be valid for any purpose unless the contractor shall give such performance bond. The performance bond shall be in the amount of at least the total amount payable by the terms of the contract and shall be increased as the contract amount is increased. 2001 Ga. Laws 261, § 12, redesignated former Chapter 91, Article 5, §§ 36-91-70 through 36-91-75 as Chapter 91, Article 3, Part 4, §§ 36-91-90 through 36-91-95 . .

Legislative History

Former 36-91-70 was renumbered as § 36-91-90 by 2001 Ga. Laws 261, § 12, eff. 7/1/2001. Renumbered from § 36-91-50 and amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 261, § 12, eff. 7/1/2001.