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CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the City. At the City’s discretion, the City may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the City, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the City. D. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the City. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City WSAFCA as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement Contract and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City WSAFCA with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to may be on forms acceptable provided by WSAFCA. As an alternative to WSAFCA’s forms, the Consultant’s insurer may, subject to the City. At the City’s discretionapproval of WSAFCA, the City may require provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting affecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the The Consultant will agrees to furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityWSAFCA, and additional copies if as requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City WSAFCA shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will must provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the Citypolicy. D. In addition to any other remedy the City WSAFCA may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City WSAFCA may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City WSAFCA may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityWSAFCA. F. Any deductibles deductibles, aggregate limits, pending claims or lawsuits which may diminish the aggregate limits, or self-insured retentions, must be declared to, and approved by, the CityWSAFCA. G. Aggregate Limits/Impairment If any of the above-required insurance coverages contain annual aggregate limits, Consultant must give WSAFCA notice of any pending claim or lawsuit which may diminish the aggregate. Consultant must take steps to restore the impaired aggregates or provide replacement insurance protection. WSAFCA has the option to specify the minimum acceptable aggregate limit for each line of coverage required. No substantial reductions in scope of coverage which may affect WSAFCA’s protection are allowed without WSAFCA’s prior written consent. H. The requirement as to types, limits, and the CityWSAFCA’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. I. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or of work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityWSAFCA. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City WSAFCA as a material breach of this Contract. J. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance. 1. Worker’s Compensation - Insurance to protect the Consultant, its contractors and subcontractors from all claims under Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Acts, including Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Act (“Acts”), if applicable. Such coverage shall be maintained, in type and amount, in strict compliance with all applicable state and Federal statutes and regulations. The Consultant shall execute a certificate in compliance with Labor Code Section 1861, on the form provided in the Contract Documents. 2. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against WSAFCA for losses arising from work performed by the Consultant.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City IE as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City IE with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the CityIE. At the CityIE’s discretion, the City IE may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City IE requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityIE, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City IE shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the CityIE. D. In addition to any other remedy the City IE may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City IE may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City IE may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityIE. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the CityIE. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the CityIE’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityIE. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City IE as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the City. At the City’s discretion, the City may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the City, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the City. D. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the City. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the City. At the City’s discretion, the City may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the City, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the City. D. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the City. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the City. At the City’s discretion, the City may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the City, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the City. D. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the City. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. a. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in full force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City District as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. b. Prior to execution of this agreement Contract and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City District with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable provided by the District. As an alternative to the City. At the CityDistrict’s discretionforms, the City may require Consultant's insurer may, subject to the approval of the District, provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City requests, the The Consultant will agrees to furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityDistrict, and additional copies if as requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City District shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. c. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s 's insurer will must provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the Citypolicy. D. d. In addition to any other remedy the City District may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City District may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City District may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. e. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) 30 days’ ' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityDistrict. F. f. Any deductibles deductibles, aggregate limits, pending claims or lawsuits which may diminish the aggregate limits, or self-insured retentions, must be declared to, and approved by, the CityDistrict. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City GHAD as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City GHAD with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the CityGHAD. At the CityGHAD’s discretion, the City GHAD may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City GHAD requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityGHAD, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City GHAD shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the CityGHAD. D. In addition to any other remedy the City GHAD may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City GHAD may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City GHAD may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityGHAD. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the CityGHAD. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the CityGHAD’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityGHAD. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City GHAD as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, obtaining and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City PPC as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s 's rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City PPC with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the CityPPC. At the City’s PPC's discretion, the City PPC may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting affecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City PPC requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityPPC, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City PPC shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, Section the Consultant’s 's insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the CityPPC. D. In addition to any other remedy the City PPC may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City PPC may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, herein and the City PPC may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due to Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ ' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityPPC. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the CityPPC. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s PPC's approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityPPC. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City PPC as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City PPC as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City PPC with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the CityPPC. At the CityPPC’s discretion, the City PPC may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City PPC requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityPPC, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City PPC shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the CityPPC. D. In addition to any other remedy the City PPC may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City PPC may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City PPC may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityPPC. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the CityPPC. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the CityPPC’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityPPC. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City PPC as a material breach of this Contract.

CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City PPC as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII. B. Prior to execution of this agreement and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City PPC with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms acceptable to the CityPPC. At the CityPPC’s discretion, the City PPC may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by this Section. If the City PPC requests, the Consultant will furnish one copy of each required policy to the CityPPC, and additional copies if requested in writing, certified by an authorized representative of the insurer. Approval of the insurance by the City PPC shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant. C. In the case of the professional liability insurance required by this Section, the Consultant’s insurer will provide a complete, certified copy of the policy if so requested by the CityPPC. D. In addition to any other remedy the City PPC may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City PPC may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City PPC may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract. E. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, terminated by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CityPPC. F. Any deductibles must be declared to, and approved by, the CityPPC. G. The requirement as to types, limits, and the CityPPC’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract. H. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance or work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the CityPPC. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City PPC as a material breach of this Contract.