BID - Landscape Maintenance, Medians 2005

The document contains information related to insurance endorsements and requirements for contractors working for the City of Newport News, Virginia. It states that contractors must maintain liability insurance to protect the city from any suits or actions arising from injury or damage during the course of their work. The contractor must provide proof of insurance prior to commencing services. The document also mentions that construction contractors and subcontractors must obtain and maintain worker's compensation insurance while working for the city, and evidence of coverage needs to be provided before starting the work. Sample forms for insurance endorsements and worker's compensation certificate of coverage are attached. The document emphasizes that failure to provide the required insurance documentation within ten days of the notice of intent to award may result in the city awarding the contract to another bidder and holding the original contractor liable for excess costs. The document also includes details of the insurance coverage limits required for workman's compensation, comprehensive general liability, and property damage liability. It further provides information about an endorsement that modifies insurance coverage to include the City of Newport News as an additional insured. The document concludes with a worker's compensation certificate of coverage and an alternate employer endorsement policy amendment.