09 NCAC 06B .1207
09 NCAC 06B .1207. PERFORMANCE assurance
A contract may include terms ensuring a vendor's performance such as:
(1) A bond, or similar assurance, may be required of the vendor at the vendor's expense;
(2) Liquidated damages;
(3) A percentage of the contract value held as a retainage; and
(4) Withholding final payment contingent on acceptance of the final deliverable.