The State of Alabama bid law states that if the bid amount is $10,000 or more, a bid bond may be required. If a Bid Bond is required, the bid should be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, bank draft, or bid bond for the sum of 5% of the amount of the bid but not to exceed $10,000, made payable to the City of Orange Beach. All checks will be returned promptly, except the check of the successful bidder, which shall be returned after fulfilling the bid.