Terms Used In Alabama Code 39-2-9

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The awarding authority shall approve the contractor’s bonds meeting the requirements of Section 39-2-8 and the contractor’s evidence of insurance meeting the requirements of the bid documents, as well as complete the execution of the contract, within 20 days after their presentation by the contractor unless the successful contractor agrees in writing to a longer period.