4. Participation or contributions by either the independent CONTRACTOR or the OWNER
to the public employee’s retirement system;
5. Accumulation of vacation leave or sick leave provided by the OWNER;
6. Unemployment compensation coverage provided by the OWNER.
CONTRACTOR will provide the OWNER with certificates of insurance for coverage as listed
below and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract within ten calendar days after
the OWNER issues the notice of award. The OWNER requires thirty days written notice of
cancellation or material change in coverage. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance
policy must be signed by a person authorized by the insurer and who is licensed by the State of
New Hampshire. General Liability and Auto Liability policies must name the OWNER as an
additional insured and reflect on the certificate of insurance. CONTRACTOR is responsible for
filing updated certificates of insurance with the OWNER's Risk Management Department during
the life of the contract.
> All deductibles and self-insured retentions shall be fully disclosed in the certificate(s) of
insurance.
> If aggregate limits of less than $2,000,000 are imposed on bodily injury and property
damage, CONTRACTOR must maintain umbrella liability insurance of at least
$1,000,000. All.aggregates must be fully disclosed on the required certificate of insurance.
> The specified insurance requirements do not relieve CONTRACTOR of its
responsibilities or limit the amount of its liability to the OWNER or other persons, and
CONTRACTOR is encouraged to purchase such additional insurance, as it deems
necessary.
> The insurance provided herein is primary, and no insurance held or owned by the OWNER
shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.
> CONTRACTOR is responsible for and required to remedy all damage or loss to any
property, including property of the OWNER, caused in whole or part by CONTRACTOR
or anyone employed, directed, or supervised by CONTRACTOR.
Regardless of any coverage provided by any insurance, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify
and shall defend and hold harmless the OWNER, its agents, officials, employees and
authorized representatives and their employees from and against any and all suits, causes of
action, legal or administrative proceedings, arbitrations, claims, demands, damages, liabilities,
interest, attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of any kind or nature in any manner caused,
occasioned, or contributed to in whole or in part by reason of any negligent act, omission, or
fault or willful misconduct, whether active or passive, of CONTRACTOR or of anyone acting
under its direction or control or on its behalf in connection with or incidental to the
performance of this contract. CONTRACTOR’s indemnity, defense and hold harmless
obligations. or portions thereof, shall not apply to liability caused by the sole negligence or
willful misconduct of the party indemnified or held harmless.
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