Upon selection, a professional service contract shall be prepared and negotiated and fully executed before work is initiated. The Town reserves the right to dismiss any part or all of the contracted terms, when in the Town’s opinion the project is not moving as scheduled or is hindered in any way by the action or performance of the contractor/firm. Unless authorized by the Town Manager, no other Town Official or employee is empowered to speak for the Town with respect to this RFP. Indemnification: Vendor shall protect, indemnify and save the Town harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, losses, claims, actions, costs and expenses of any nature resulting from injuries or damages to persons or property on or about the Town property arising out of or in any manner connected
with the use, condition or occupancy of the Town property by Vendor or any act or omission of Vendor, its agents, vendors or employees.
Insurance: Vendor agrees to maintain, at its expense, at all times during the project on Town property, comprehensive general liability insurance, with a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, properly protecting and indemnifying the Town and naming the Town as an additional insured, written
by insurers licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina. Vendor shall provide the Town a certificate of such insurance, which shall provide that the insurer shall not cancel or alter the policy without giving the Town written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance.
Liability: Vendor agrees that all property of Vendor in, on or about the Town property shall be at the sole risk and hazard of Vendor. The Town shall not be liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to Vendor or any property or business of Vendor, including any theft or damage caused by any invitees,
vendors, employees or members of the public.
