Common use of Litigation for Claims and Save Harmless Clause Clause in Contracts

Litigation for Claims and Save Harmless Clause. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, and Assigns from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person(s), or property because of any act, omission, or neglect in safeguarding or performing the work, or through use of unacceptable materials in constructing the work. The Contractor shall also hold the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, and their Assigns harmless from all claims for damages arising from any neglect, default, or mismanagement or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor(s), agent, or employee in the performance of any duties imposed by this contract, or by law. If any litigation on account of such claims shall be commenced against the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, or Assigns, the Contractor, upon notice thereof from the Contracting Authority, shall defend the same at their cost and expense; and the record of any judgement rendered against the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, or Assigns to recover the full amount thereof, with interest and costs, and attorney’s fees incurred by said Contracting Authority. The right of action therefore shall accrue to the Contracting Authority as soon as judgement shall have been rendered, whether the Contracting Authority shall have paid the amount or not. Certificates of Insurance are required on every contract to show proof of adequate insurance. A Certificate shall be submitted with each set of contract documents to the Risk Manager for review. Contract documents will not be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for execution until the Certificate of Insurance is correct and has received staff approval. The Certificate(s) must specifically identify the project (No yearly or all – project certificates will be accepted), and show ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY GOVERNMENT, its Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, and Assigns, as “Additional Insured.” The following statements are requirements and should aid in the preparation of an acceptable certificate. The statement numbers refer to the circled numbers on the sample certificate. 1. The name of the producer with complete address, zip code, and telephone number. 2. The Name of the Insured with complete address, zip code, and telephone number. 3. The issue date must be complete. 4. The insurance companies affording coverage must be named and approved by the Insurance Commission of the State of Iowa. The Company letters (4a) must be placed along the corresponding insurance coverages (4b). 5. All Certificates shall state that XCU Coverage is included. (If applicable) The limits listed below are minimum acceptable limits. The Insurance Agent should review the Contract Special Provisions for each project and verify with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT that the insurance requirements have not been changed, as limits may vary from project to project.

Litigation for Claims and Save Harmless Clause. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, and Assigns from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person(s), or property because of any act, omission, or neglect in safeguarding or performing the work, or through use of unacceptable materials in constructing the work. The Contractor shall also hold the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, and their Assigns harmless from all claims for damages arising from any neglect, default, or mismanagement or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor(s), agent, or employee in the performance of any duties imposed by this contract, or by law. If any litigation on account of such claims shall be commenced against the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, or Assigns, the Contractor, upon notice thereof from the Contracting Authority, shall defend the same at their cost and expense; and the record of any judgement rendered against the Contracting Authority, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, or Assigns to recover the full amount thereof, with interest and costs, and attorney’s fees incurred by said Contracting Authority. The right of action therefore shall accrue to the Contracting Authority as soon as judgement shall have been rendered, whether the Contracting Authority shall have paid the amount or not. Certificates of Insurance are required on every contract to show proof of adequate insurance. A Certificate shall be submitted with each set of contract documents to the Risk Manager for review. Contract documents will not be submitted to the Conservation Board of Supervisors for execution until the Certificate of Insurance is correct and has received staff approval. The Certificate(s) must specifically identify the project (No yearly or all – project certificates will be accepted), and show ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT, its Elected Officials, Employees, Agents, and Assigns, as “Additional Insured.” The following statements are requirements and should aid in the preparation of an acceptable certificate. The statement numbers refer to the circled numbers on the sample certificate. 1. The name of the producer with complete address, zip code, and telephone number. 2. The Name of the Insured with complete address, zip code, and telephone number. 3. The issue date must be complete. 4. The insurance companies affording coverage must be named and approved by the Insurance Commission of the State of Iowa. The Company letters (4a) must be placed along the corresponding insurance coverages (4b). 5. All Certificates shall state that XCU Coverage is included. (If applicable) The limits listed below are minimum acceptable limits. The Insurance Agent should review the Contract Special Provisions for each project and verify with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT that the insurance requirements have not been changed, as limits may vary from project to project.)