§ 11555 Contractor Performance Bonds

Water Code·California

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This law says that contractors must get special promises (bonds) to make sure they do their job right and pay for all the stuff they use, like materials and workers.

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•Contractors must get bonds to guarantee they do their job properly.
•Bonds also make sure workers and suppliers get paid.
•The government decides how much the bond should be.

Example

A contractor is hired to build a new school playground.

The contractor must get a bond to promise they will finish the playground on time and pay the workers and suppliers. If they don’t, the bond helps cover the costs.

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§ 11555 Contractor Performance Bonds

The department shall require of each contractor bonds for the faithful performance of any contract or subcontract and for the payment for any labor, materials, or supplies used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the work contracted to be done. The bonds shall fix such terms and conditions and be in such amounts as the department deems necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bonds faithful performance contract or subcontract labor, materials, or supplies

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11555.

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