CSA Insurance Template Summary

This is an insurance template document applicable to professional services contracts with San Mateo County, California. The document establishes the standard insurance requirements and provisions that contractors must comply with when entering into agreements with the county. The template outlines the mandatory coverage types, minimum liability limits, and certificate of insurance requirements that all selected contractors must maintain throughout their contract term. While specific to the county's professional services contracting process, this template applies across multiple county departments and initiatives, including sustainability and infrastructure projects. The insurance provisions are effective from the contract commencement date and must remain in force for the entire contract duration plus any applicable renewal or extension periods.

The template specifies that contractors must obtain and maintain workers' compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and professional liability insurance as minimum requirements. Contractors are responsible for providing current certificates of insurance to the county prior to commencing work and must ensure all policies remain active throughout contract performance. The template includes standard provisions requiring contractors to indemnify the county against claims arising from contractor performance, mandates that insurance policies be primary and non-contributory, and establishes that insurance requirements cannot be waived or reduced without express written county approval. The document serves as the standard contractual framework for professional services agreements and is non-negotiable as a condition of contract award.