Absher/Stellar J Joint Venture 12/8/2025

City of Everett 00 72 00 - 59 Port Gardner Storage Facility – Facility Construction Package WO# UP-3525 00 72 00 - 59 GENERAL CONDITIONS 15.3.15 Self-Insurance At its sole option and in its sole discretion, Owner may accept Contractor’s self-insurance for a liability coverage in lieu of insurance from an insurer. Contractor must provide a letter from its Corporate Risk Manager, or appropriate Finance Officer representing and warranting the following minimum information: whether the self-insurance program is actuarially funded; the fund limits; any excess declaration pages to meet the Contract requirements; a description of how Contractor would protect and defend the Owner as an Additional Insured in their Self-Insured layer; and claims-handling directions in the event of a claim. Any amounts due to, sought by, or paid to third party claimants shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor, irrespective of whether such amount falls wholly within the level or amount of the Contractor’s self-insured retention. 16. LAWS, REGULATIONS AND PERMITS 16.1 GENERAL The Contractor shall give the Notices required by law and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of the Work. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the City (including its agents, officers, and employees) against any claims that may arise because the Contractor (or any employee of the Contractor or Subcontractor or material person) violated a legal requirement. The Contractor shall be liable for violations of same in connection with Work provided by the Contractor; and Contractor shall cooperate with all governmental entities regarding inspection of the Work and compliance with such requirements. If the Contractor observes that the Drawings, Specifications or other portions of the Contract Documents are at variance with any laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, he or she shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing of such variance. The Owner will promptly review the matter and, if necessary, take appropriate action. Contractor agrees not to perform Work it knows, or in the exercise of ordinary care should know, to be contrary to any laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. 16.2 PERMITS AND LICENSES Unless otherwise specified, permits and licenses from governmental agencies, which are necessary only for and during the prosecution of the Work and the subsequent guarantee period, shall be secured by the Contractor and paid for by the Owner. Permits and licenses of regulatory agencies that are necessary to be maintained after expiration of the guarantee period will be secured and paid for by the Owner. The City of Everett Utilities Department has reviewed and commented on the Drawings in this Contract. If an erosion control plan is required, the Contractor shall submit an erosion control plan that depicts the best management practices that will be followed for erosion control. The Contractor may use the plans in this Contract. The fee for this permit will be waived by the City of Everett. Electrical permits can be obtained at: City of Everett 3200 Cedar Street – 2nd Floor Everett, WA 98201 Phone: 425/257-8800