§ 39-2-1 Definitions
§ 39-2-2 Advertisement for and opening of sealed bids for public works contracts; violations; exclusions; emergency actions; sole source specification
§ 39-2-3 Fees to be paid Department of Transportation for proposals, plans, and specifications; deposit for bid documents; furnishing of plans and specifications to building exchanges, etc
§ 39-2-4 Filing of guaranties by bidders; prequalification procedures and criteria; responsibility of prequalified bidders; revocation of prequalification; rejection of bidder
§ 39-2-5 Return of proposal guaranties to bidders generally; disposition of proposal guaranty when award not made within 30 days of opening of proposals
§ 39-2-6 Award of contract; powers of awarding authority; availability of plans, etc.; disqualifying activities; life cycle costs
§ 39-2-7 Effect of errors and discrepancies of prices in bids
§ 39-2-8 Execution of contracts and furnishing of performance bonds, etc., generally by bidders awarded contracts
§ 39-2-9 Approval of bonds, etc., and completion of execution of contracts by awarding authorities
§ 39-2-10 Issuance of proceed orders by awarding authorities, etc
§ 39-2-11 Proceedings upon failure of successful bidders to execute contracts and furnish bonds, etc.; death of a low bidder; effect of failure of awarding authorities to complete execution of contracts and issue proceed orders; withdrawal of low bid upon discovery
§ 39-2-12 Partial and final payments of contractors by awarding authorities
§ 39-2-13 Promulgation of rules and regulations by awarding authorities
§ 39-2-14 Registration of out-of-state contractors required; deposit; surety bond

Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 39 > Chapter 2 - Letting, Execution, and Administration of Public Improvements Contracts by State Agencies Generally

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • month: means a calendar month. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • real property: includes lands, tenements and hereditaments. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.