Architect shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance under this contract
all specified insurance coverage with insurers. None of the requirements as to types and
limits to be maintained by Architect are intended to and shall not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Architect under this contract. The City
of Nashua shall not maintain any insurance on behalf of Architect. Architect shall require
Subcontractors to carry appropriate and lawful amounts of insurance for the services they
are providing. Architect will ensure compliance with this section and shall receive valid
certificates of insurance from all Subcontractors as proof that coverage is in place..
Architect will provide the City of Nashua with certificates of insurance for coverage as
listed below and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract within ten
calendar days after the City of Nashua issues the notice of award. The City of Nashua
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 City of Nashua as an additional
insured and reflect on the certificate of insurance. Architect is responsible for filing
updated certificates of insurance with the City of Nashua'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.
> IRfaggregate limits of less than $2,000,000 are imposed on bodily injury and
property damage, Architect 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 Architect of its
responsibilities or limit the amount of its liability to the City of Nashua or other
persons, and Architect 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
City of Nashua shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.
> Architect is responsible for and required to remedy all damage or loss to any
property, including property of the City of Nashua, caused in whole or part
by Architect or anyone employed, directed, or supervised by Architect.
12. INDEMNIFICATION Regardless of any coverage provided by any insurance, Architect
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Nashua, 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 Architect or of anyone acting under its direction or control or on its behalf in
connection with or incidental to the performance of this contract. Architect’s indemnity
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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