Archaeology Services Agreement-Nelson Siding Road

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All insurance shall be issued by companies admitted to do business in the State of Washington and have a rating of A-, Class VII or better in the most recently published edition of Best's Reports unless otherwise approved by the County. If an insurer is not admitted, all insurance policies and procedures for issuing the insurance policies must comply with Chapter 48.15 RCW and 284-15 WAC. Before starting work, Contractor shall furnish the County with a certificate(s) of insurance, executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements specified in the bid/proposal, if applicable, and Contract. Said certificate(s) shall contain the County, Its elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees as additional insured on all general liability, excess, umbrella and property insurance policies. Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured's under all required insurance policies, or shall furnish separate certificates of insurance and endorsements for each subcontractor. Subcontractor(s) must comply fully with all insurance requirements stated herein. Failure of subcontractor(s) to comply with insurance requirements does not limit Contractor's liability or responsibility. All insurance provided in compliance with this contract shall be primary as to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to or maintained by the County. Contractor waives all rights against the County for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by general liability or umbrella insurance maintained pursuant to this Contract. The County shall be provided written notice before cancellation or non -renewal of any insurance referred to therein, in accord with the following specifications. a. Insurers subject to Chapter 48.18 RCW (Admitted and Regulated by the Insurance Commissioner): The insurer shall give the County 45 days advance notice of cancellation or non -renewal. If cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium, the County shall be given 10 days advance notice of cancellation. b. Insurers subject to Chapter 48.15 RCW (Surplus lines): The County shall be given 20 days advance notice of cancellation. If cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium, the County shall be given 10 days advance notice of cancellation. In lieu of the coverages required under this section, the County, at its sole discretion, may accept evidence of self-insurance by the Contractor, provided Contractor provides the following: Contractor shall provide a statement by a CPA or actuary, satisfactory to the County, that demonstrates Contractor's financial condition is satisfactory to self -insure any of the required insurance coverages. The County may require Contractor to provide the above from time to time to ensure Contractor's continuing ability to self -insure. If at any time the Contractor does not satisfy the self-insurance requirement, Contractor shall immediately purchase insurance as set forth under this section. By requiring insurance herein, the County does not represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect Contractor and such coverage and limits shall not limit Contractor's liability under the indemnities and reimbursements granted to the County in this contract. Terms and Conditions Page 8 of 10