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shall be construed to prohibit the
release of information pursuant to the requirements of law relating to public records.
7.2 Throughout the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year after its termination,
the COUNTY shail, upon reasonable notice, have the right to review and obtain copies of any
and all documents, reports, information or data prepared for or by the CONTRACTOR under this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII: CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
8.1. The CONTRACTOR certifies that it will not attempt in any manner to influence any
specifications, to be restrictive in any respect, nor attempt in any way to influence any
purchasing of services or commodities by the COUNTY.
8.2. The CONTRACTOR hereby certifies that it is legally entitled to enter into this
Agreement with the COUNTY and that it will not be violating, either directly or indirectly, any
conflict of interest statute or any other applicable laws by the performance of this Agreement.
8.3. The CONTRACTOR certifies that it has received and reviewed the COUNTY’s
Contracts and Leases Policies and Procedures Manual, Purchasing Manual and Airport
Policies, and agrees to conform to the requirements of these policies. A violation of any
COUNTY policy relating to the purchasing of services or the administration of this
Agreement as required by the COUNTY policies shall be deemed a material breach of this
Agreement.
8.4 The CONTRACTOR certifies that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting
the compensation are accurate, complete, and current at the time of executing this
Agreement. The compensation amount and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to
exclude any significant sums by which the COUNTY determines the compensation was
increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or non-current wage rates and other factual unit
costs.
8.5 In connection with the services to be performed under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of State and Federal Equal Employment
Opportunity statutes and regulations.
ARTICLE IX: AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTOR RECORDS.
9.1 The CONTRACTOR shall maintain records, books, documents, passwords, papers and
financial information pertaining to work performed under this Agreement, The COUNTY upon
its request, will have complete access to any and all information and documents pertinent to
work performed under the Agreement at any time during the term of this Agreement. The
CONTRACTOR agrees that the COUNTY, or any of its duly authorized representatives shall,
until expiration of one (1) year after final payment under this Agreement have access to, and the
right to examine any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the CONTRACTOR
involving transactions related to this Agreement. In the event that such audit is in progress at the
expiration of the aforementioned one (1) year period, access to and right to examine will
continue until completion of such audit.
ARTICLE X: GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS,
10.1. The CONTRACTOR shall not commence any work in connection with this Agreement
until it has obtained all required insurance and such insurance has been approved by the
Okaloosa County Risk Management Officer.
10.2 All insurance policies shall be with insurers licensed to do business in the State of
Florida, and any insuring company is required to have a minimum rating of A, Class X in the
Best Key Rating Guide published A. M. Best & Co., Inc.
10.3. The COUNTY shall retain the right to reject all insurance contracts that do not meet the
requirement of this Agreement. Further, the COUNTY reserves the right to change these
insurance requirements with sixty (60) days’ notice to the CONTRACTOR.
10.4 The insurance definition of Insured or Additional Insured shall include Subcontractor,
Sub-subcontractor, and any associated or subsidiary companies of the CONTRACTOR, which
are perform any services under this Agreement.
10.5 The COUNTY reserves the right at any time to require the CONTRACTOR to provide
certified copies of any insurance policies to document the insurance coverage specified in this
Agreement.
10.6 The designation of CONTRACTOR shall include any associated or subsidiary company
which is involved and is a part of the contract and such, if any associated or subsidiary company
involved in the project must be named in the Workers' Compensation coverage.
10.7 All policies shall be written so that the COUNTY will be notified of cancellation or
restrictive amendments at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such cancellation or
amendment. Such notice shall be given directly to the Okaloosa County Risk Management
Officer.
10.8 All insurance contracts, except the Workers' Compensation shall list the COUNTY as an
Additional Insured. CONTRACTOR shall provide the COUNTY current Certificates of
Insurance for all policies at least ten (10) days before commencing work.
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ARTICLE XI: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
11.1 Unless exempted by Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, the CONTRACTOR shall secure and
maintain during the term of this Agreement Workers! Compensation insurance for all
employees including supervision, administration and management personnel. In case any
services under this Agreement are sublet with the approval of the COUNTY, the
CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor to provide Workers' Compensation insurance for
all its employees. Evidence of such insurance shall be furnished to the COUNTY not less than
ten (10) days prior to the commencement of any and all subcontracted work.
11.2 Such insurance shall comply with the Florida Workers' Compensation Law.
11.3. Coverage shall include a waiver or subrogation clause in favor of the COUNTY. Also,
this endorsement must be indicated on all Certificates of Insurance.
11.4 The COUNTY is not liable for Social Security contributions pursuant to Section 418,
U.S. Code, relative to the compensation of the CONTRACTOR during the period of this
Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall procure, pay for, and maintain Workers’ Compensation
insurance as required by law. The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for any claims made by
its employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
ARTICLE XTi: BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE AND COMMERCIAL GENERAL
LIABILITY
12.1 If applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain Business Automobile Liability
insurance coverage throughout the term of this Agreement and any extension hereto. The
insurance shall include Owned, Non-Owned & Hired motor vehicle coverage.
12.2. The CONTRACTOR shall carry other Commercial General Liability insurance against
all other Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Personal and Advertising Injury exposures. Such
coverage shall include both On and Off Premises Operations, Contractual Liability, Board Form
Property Damage and Professional Liability.
12.3. Commercial General Liability coverage shall be endorsed to include the following:
a) On and Off Premises Operation Liability
b) Occurrence Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
c) Independent Contractor Liability
d) Completed Operations and Products Liability
12.4 The CONTRACTOR shall agree to maintain in force Commercial General Liability
Insurance including Completed Operations and Products Liability coverage for at least two (2)
years following acceptance of the project by the COUNTY.
12.5 All liability insurance shall be written on an occurrence basis and shall not be written on
a claim-made basis. If the insurance is issued with an aggregate limit of liability, the aggregate
limit of liability shall apply only to the locations included in this Agreement. If, as the result of
any claims or other reasons, the available limits of insurance reduce to less than those stated in
the 12.6 below, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY representative in writing. The
CONTRACTOR shall purchase additional liability insurance to maintain the requirements
established in this Agreement. Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance can be purchased to meet
the limits specified in 12.6 below.
12.6 LIMITS OF LIABILITY. The insurance required shall be written for not less than the
following limits unless law requires higher amounts:
1. Workers Compensation
a) State Statutory
b) Employers Liability $1 million each accident
2, Business Automobile $1 million each occurrence
(Combined Single Limit)
3. Commercial General Insurance $1 million each occurrence
(Combined Single Limit)
4. Professional Liability $1 million each occurrence
(Combined Single Limit)
5. Personal Injury and Advertising $1 million each occurrence
(Combined Single Limit)
12.7 The CONTRACTOR agrees to report any incident or claim that results from performance
of this Agreement. Within ten (10) days of the CONTRACTOR’s knowledge, the Okaloosa
County Risk Management Officer shall receive written notice describing the incident or claim.
In the event such incident or claim involves injury or property damage to a third party, verbal
notification shall be given the same day the CONTRACTOR becomes aware of the incident or
claim. A detailed written report is to be made within ten (10) days.
ARTICLE Xi: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
13.1 All insurance shall include the interest of all entities names in and its respective agents,
consultants, servants and employees of each and all other interests as may be reasonably required
by the COUNTY as Additional Insured. The coverage afforded the Additional Insureds under
this policy shall be primary insurance. If the Additional Insureds have other insurance that is
applicable to the loss, such other insurance shall be on an excess or contingent basis. The
amount of the company’s liability under this policy shall not be reduced by the existence of such
other insurance.
13.2 Certificates of insurance, in duplicate, evidencing all required coverage must be
submitted to and approved by the COUNTY prior to the commencement of any of the work.
The certificate holder(s) shall be as follows:
Okaloosa County
602-C North Pearl Street
Crestview, Florida 32536
13.3. All policies shall expressly require thirty (30) days written notice to Okaloosa County at
the address set out above, or the cancellations of material alterations of such policies, and the
Certificates of Insurance, shall so provide. The certificate, if on a Standard Accord, shall not
include language such as "if any" or but failure to mail such notice shall impose on obligation or
liability of any kind upon the COUNTY, its agents or representatives.
13.4 All certificates shall be subject to the COUNTY’s approval of adequacy of protection and
the satisfactory character of the Insurer.
13.5. The Certificates of Insurance shall disclose any and all deductibles or self-insured
detentions (SIDs). Deductibles or SIDs in excess of $10,000 will not be accepted unless
specifically approved in writing by the COUNTY. All deductibles or SIDs, whether approved by
the COUNTY or not, shall be the full responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. In particular, the
CONTRACTOR shall afford full coverage as specified herein to entities listed as Additional
Insureds. In no way will the entitles listed as Additional Insureds be responsible for, pay for, be
damaged by, or limited to coverage required by this schedule due to the existence of a deductible
or SIR. Specific written approval from the COUNTY will only be provided upon demonstration
that the CONTRACTOR has the financial capability and funds necessary to cover the
responsibilities incurred as a result of the deductible or SIR.
13.6 In the event of failure of the CONTRACTOR to furnish and maintain said insurance and
to furnish satisfactory evidence thereof, the COUNTY shall have the right (but not the
obligation) to take out and maintain insurance as provided herein. All costs for the coverage will
be paid by CONTRACTOR upon presentation of a bill.
13.7 Any type of insurance or increase of limits of liability not described above which the
CONTRACTOR required for its own protection or on account of
