MBTA_Minimum_Insurance_Requirements~20.pdf
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- IFB # 96-26 Ultrasonic Rail Testing
- Solicitation number
- BD-26-1206-40000-40000-130806
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- Massachusetts
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This is an insurance requirements document issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for IFB #96-26 Ultrasonic Rail Testing. The document outlines mandatory insurance coverage that contractors must maintain throughout the contract term, including any extensions. Contractors are required to carry Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate, which must include a policy endorsement deleting exclusions for work within 50 feet of rail. Additionally, contractors must maintain Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, leased, hired, and non-owned vehicles with combined single limits of $1,000,000. Workers' Compensation Insurance, including Employers Liability Insurance as mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152, is required with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each for accident, $1,000,000 each employee for disease, and $1,000,000 aggregate for disease.
All required insurance policies must be placed with companies licensed and authorized by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance with a Best's rating of A- or better, and all coverage must be obtained before contract commencement and maintained on an occurrence basis. Certificates of insurance must be provided at contract inception and continuously throughout the term, with the MBTA named as additional insured. Insurance must be primary and non-contributory to MBTA's coverage, with 30 days advance written notice required for any cancellations. All subcontractors performing work must provide equivalent insurance coverage for their operations, and Workers' Compensation Insurance must include a waiver of subrogation rights against the MBTA.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IFB 96-26 Bid Document.docx | DOCX document | |
| Ultrasonic Rail Testing Specification~1.docx | DOCX document |
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MBTA Minimum Insurance Requirements
The Contractor shall carry and maintain, throughout the term of this Contract, including any extensions thereof, all insurance required under this section.
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall carry and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance covering all operations by or on behalf of the Contractor on an occurrence basis against claims for bodily injury, property damage (including loss of use), personal injury and advertising injury with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. Terms and conditions for required insurance shall include:
1. Policy Endorsement deleting any exclusion for work within 50 feet of rail.
2. Required insurance coverage specified above shall be placed with insurance companies licensed and/or authorized by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having a Best's rating of A-or better.
3. Required insurance shall be taken out before the Contract is commenced and be kept in full force and effect throughout the term of the Contract, shall be primary to and non-contributory to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the MBTA, and shall require that the MBTA be given at least 30 days advance written notice in the event of any cancellation.
4. Commercial General Liability shall be written on an occurrence basis form, as opposed to a claim made basis form.
5. All such insurance as is required of the Contractor shall be provided by or on behalf of subcontractors to cover their operations performed.
6. At the inception date of this contract and throughout the term of the Contract, the
MBTA shall be provided with certificates of insurance with MBTA named as additional insured and evidencing that such insurance policies, including required limits and sub limits are in place and provide coverage as required.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall carry and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance covering the use of all vehicles: owned, leased, hired and non-owned, with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit.
1. Required insurance coverage specified above shall be placed with insurance companies licensed and/or authorized by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having a Best's rating of A-or better.
2. Required insurance shall be taken out before the Contract is commenced and be kept in full force and effect throughout the term of the Contract, shall be primary to and non-contributory to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the MBTA, and shall require that the MBTA be given at least 30 days advance written notice in the event of any cancellation.
3. Automobile Liability shall be written on an occurrence basis form, as opposed to a claim made basis form.
4. All such insurance as is required of the Contractor shall be provided by or on behalf of subcontractors to cover their operations performed.
5. At the inception date of this contract and throughout the term of the Contract, the
MBTA shall be provided with certificates of insurance with MBTA named as additional insured and evidencing that such insurance policies, including required limits and sub limits are in place and provide coverage as required.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance.
The Contractor shall carry and maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including Employers
Liability Insurance as provided by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 152, as amended, covering all work and services performed under the Contract.
1. Employer’s Liability requires the following minimum limits:
$1,000,000 Each Accident for Bodily Injury by Accident
$1,000,000 Each Employee for Bodily Injury by Disease
$1,000,000 Aggregate Policy Limit for Bodily Injury by Disease.
2. The required insurances coverage specified above shall be placed with insurance companies licensed and/or authorized by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having a Best's rating of A-or better.
3. Required insurance shall be taken out before the Contract is commenced and be kept in full force and effect throughout the term of the Contract, shall be primary to and non-contributory to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the MBTA, and shall require that the MBTA be given at least 30 days advance written notice in the event of any cancellation.
4. At the inception date of this contract and throughout the term of the Contract, the
MBTA shall be provided with certificates of insurance evidencing that such insurance policies, including required limits and sub limits are in place and provide coverage as required. Such insurance shall contain a waiver of any and all subrogation rights against the MBTA.
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