Common use of Required Language for Subcontracts Clause in Contracts

Required Language for Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the following language verbatim in every subcontract for services which relate to the subject matter of this Contract: “Subcontractor shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless King County, its officers, employees and agents from any and all costs, claims, judgments, and/or awards of damages arising out of, or in any way resulting from the negligent act or omissions of subcontractor, its officers, employees, and/or agents in connection with or in support of this Contract. Subcontractor expressly agrees and understands that King County is a third-party beneficiary to its Contract with Contractor and shall have the right to bring an action against subcontractor to enforce the provisions of this paragraph.”