Common use of Special Hazards Clause in Contracts

Special Hazards. In the event special hazards are evident in the work contemplated, or if required by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the life of the Contract a rider to the policy or policies required, in an amount not less than that stipulated under the above Paragraphs. Should any unexpected special hazards be encountered during the performance of this Contract, the Contractor shall, prior to performing any work involving the special hazard, immediately obtain this insurance as instructed by the City. In the event the special hazard requiring the additional coverage was not a part of the original bid, the expense of such insurance shall be reimbursed to the Contractor by the City, otherwise the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the purchase with no charge back to the City.