Wherein a contractor and Steuben County are both parties to a contract involving a public works project with an aggregate dollar value of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) or more; said contract shall be understood, by all parties, to include "the provisions that all of the contractor's and sub contractors laborers, workers, and mechanics shall be certified as having successfully completed a ten (10) hour OSHA approved course in construction safety and health." Such requirement having been mandated by the New York State Laws of 2007, chapter 282. In those instances where a Bid/RFP submittal is required, said certification(s) shall be included with the bidder's/proposer's submittal. The contractor shall not allow participation in the contracted work by its non-certified staff; i.e. all of the contractor's non-certified laborers, workers, and mechanics. The performance bond shall be submitted to Steve Orcutt, Assistant Commissioner - Solid Waste Division, Department of Public Works on or within thirty (30) days of Notification of Award or prior to commencement of project; whichever occurs first. A certified check, Cashier's check, or a bank issued Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, may be submitted in lieu of a performance bond. Questions, concerns, and/or requests for clarification should be directed to: Andrew G. Morse, Director of Purchasing. Telephone (607) 664-2484. Bid specifications, particular contracts, leases or agreements may require increased limits and/or additional coverage. If there are questions please contact the Steuben County Risk Manager 607-664-2104. The Agent shall at all times defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County of Steuben and its employees from any and all claims, damages or judgments or for the defense or payment thereof, based on any claim, action or cause of action whatsoever, including any action for libel, slander, or personal injury, or any affiliated claims, by reason of any act or failure to properly act on the part of Agent and in particular as may arise from the performance under this contract. Such obligation to the County shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce other rights of indemnity which would otherwise exist. This provision shall supersede any other provision in this Agreement deemed to be in conflict, unless specifically stated otherwise. In the event of an injury by the subcontractor or its employees, they shall cause notice to be served upon the County within twenty-four (24) hours of any such injury."
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