Common use of Payment of Laborers Clause in Contracts

Payment of Laborers. The Contractor shall, to the extent that is required by Oregon State, Federal, and Local law: (i) Make payment promptly, as due, to all persons supplying to such Contractor labor or material for the prosecution of the work provided for this contract; (ii) Pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fund by the Contractor or subcontractors, if permitted, incurred in the performance of this contract; (iii) Not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the ESD on account of any labor or material furnished; and (iv) Pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees pursuant to ORS 316.167. If the Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or services furnished to it by any person in connection with this contract as such claim becomes due, the ESD may pay such claim to the person furnishing the labor or services and charge the amount of the payment against funds due or to become due the Contractor by reason of such contract. The payment of a claim in this manner shall not relieve the Contractor or the Contractor's surety, if any, from obligation with respect to any unpaid claims.