1997 S Purchasing - Blythe Constructionf for Public Works Paving Project

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6. Acceptance and Final Payment: Upon submission by the Contractor of evidence satisfactory to thet`omrtythat all payrclls,'ma r al bills, and other costs incurred by the Contractor in connection with the-,wn&tfu on of the work have been paid in full, final payment on account of the Contract shall be made within thirty (30) days after the completion by the Contract of all work covered by Contract and the acceptance of such work by the County. 7. Liquidated Damages: It is mutually agreed between the parties that time is of the essence in the completion of this Contract and there will be, on the part of the County, substantial monetary damage in the event that the Contractor should fail to complete the work the work within the time fixed for completion in the Contract or within the time to which such completion may have been extended. Liquidated damages in the amount as indicated in the Supplemental General Provisions will be deducted and retained out of the monies which may become due the Contractor for every calendar day the time of work exceeds the Contract Time as stipulated In the Supplemental General Provisions. 8. Responsibility of Contractor: In addition to the General Conditions, which are made a part of this Contract, it is further weed that in all operations connected with this Contract, the Contractor shall be held responsible for any failure to adhere to and comply with all local ordinances and laws controlling in any way the actions of those engaged upon the work, or affecting any materials, transportation or disposition of same. The Contractor agrees to assume all liability for and to indemnify the County against any losses, costs, damages and liabilities that may arise by reason of any liens, claims, or demands for either material purchased or for work performed by laborers, mechanics and others and from any damages, claims, costs, actions or causes of action and judgment that may arise from personal injuries or property damages sustained by mechanics, laborers, or any person or persons by reason of accidents or otherwise, occurring through the neglect or carelessness of the Contractor, his agents employees or workmen and any subcontractor and from damages to the public, injury of any person, Corporation, etc., including any cost of defense, sustained by depositing materials. The Contractor shall be notified of the bringing of suits in such cases and be permitted to defend same by his own counsel. The Contractor and shall hold harmless the County from all liabilities, claims,judgments, costs and expenses which may in any manner arise against the County in consequence of the granting of this Contract, or which in any way may result from the carelessness or neglect of the Contractor, his agents, servants, or employees, and any subcontractor. 9. Guarantee: It is understood that the Contractor guarantees all material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year dating from the date if the final acceptance of the Contract. C-2