# Subtitle 24 – Contract Bonding Requirements

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 24-1 Surety bonds generally.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 24-1 (2026)

Hereafter, in all cases where any bond shall be taken from any contractor for the execution of any work to be done under and by virtue of any ordinance or resolution of the Mayor and City Council, or by any authority thereof, there shall be inserted in said bond, and as one of the conditions thereof, an express stipulation on the part of such contractor that he will defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore against any suit or suits, loss, damage, or expense, to which the said Mayor and City Council of Baltimore may be subjected by reason of any default or negligence, want of skill, or care on the part of such contractor, his agent or employees, or of any subcontractor, in or about the performance and execution of said work.

*History: Ord. 1879-052*

## § 24-2 Bid bonds.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 24-2 (2026)

Pursuant to the provisions of <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VI|§11|(h)">Article VI, § 11(h) of the City Charter</cite>, a bidder on a contract for any public work or the purchase of any supplies, materials, equipment, or services for the City or by any municipal agency is required to post a bid bond if the bid is more than $100,000.

*History: Ord. 89-349*

## § 24-3 Performance bonds.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 24-3 (2026)

A contractor on a contract for any public work or the purchase of any supplies, materials, equipment, or services for the City or by any municipal agency is required to post a performance bond if the contract is for more than $100,000.

*History: Ord. 89-349*

## § 24-4 Letters of credit for certain school contracts.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 24-4 (2026)

When a sole source contract between the City of Baltimore and a vendor to provide instructional, supervisory, or administrative services to the Board of School Commissioners is renegotiated, the vendor shall post an irrevocable letter of credit if the contract is for more than $100,000.

*History: Ord. 95-559*