§ 13-11-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Contractor” means a person who contracts with an owner to improve real property, to perform construction services, or to perform construction management services for an owner. “Improve” means to build, effect, alter, repair, or demolish any improvement upon, connected with, or on or beneath the surface of any […]
§ 13-10-60. Large Public Works Contracts; Requirement for Payment Bonds
Except as otherwise provided in Title 32, payment bonds shall be required for all state public works construction contracts with an estimated contract amount greater than $100,000.00; provided, however, that the state may require a payment bond for public works construction contracts that are estimated at $100,000.00 or less. No public works construction contract requiring […]
§ 13-10-61. Liability of Contracting Entity for Failure to Comply With Article
If a payment bond or security deposit is not taken in the manner and form required in this article, the corporation or body for which work is done under the contract shall be liable to all subcontractors and to all persons supplying labor, materials, machinery, or equipment to the contractor or subcontractor thereunder for any […]
§ 13-10-62. Notice of Commencement
The contractor furnishing the payment bond or security deposit shall post on the public works construction site and file with the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the site is located a notice of commencement no later than 15 days after the contractor physically commences work on the project and supply […]
§ 13-10-1. “State” Defined
As used in this article, the term “state” means the state of Georgia, any agency of the state, and any state authority. History. Code 1981, § 13-10-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 820, § 1.
§ 13-10-2. Approval of Bond; Strengthening of Bond
Any bid bond, performance bond, payment bond, or security deposit required for a state public works construction contract shall be approved and filed with the treasurer or the person performing the duties usually performed by a treasurer of the obligee named in such bond. At the option of the state, if the surety named in […]
§ 13-10-3. Determining Georgia Residency for Businesses; Preferences; Adherence to Policies and Procedures of State Construction Manual; Public Works Construction Contracts
For the purpose of determining residency under this Code section, a Georgia resident business shall include any business that regularly maintains a place from which business is physically conducted in Georgia for at least one year prior to any bid or proposal submitted pursuant to this Code section or a new business that is domiciled […]
§ 13-10-4. Limitation on Disqualification of Bidders Upon Lack of Previous Experience
In awarding contracts based upon sealed competitive bids or sealed competitive proposals, no bidder shall be disqualified from a bid or proposal or denied prequalification based upon: A lack of previous experience with a job of the size for which the bid or proposal is being sought if: The bid or proposal is not more […]
§ 13-10-20. Large Public Works Contracts; Requirements for Bid Bonds; Withdrawal of Bid
Bid bonds shall be required for all state public works construction contracts with estimated bids or proposals over $100,000.00; provided, however, that the state or any public board or body of the state may require a bid bond for projects with estimated bids or proposals of $100,000.00 or less. In the case of competitive sealed […]
§ 13-8-56. Reasonableness Determinations Restricting Competition; Presumptions
In determining the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant that limits or restricts competition during or after the term of an employment or business relationship, the court shall make the following presumptions: During the term of the relationship, a time period equal to or measured by duration of the parties’ business or commercial relationship is reasonable, […]