Specifications

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Revised 7/23/14
h. *If policy is subject to an aggregate limit,
replacement insurance will be required if it
is likely such aggregate will be exceeded.
9. Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance
a. Covering the work to be performed and
also including coverage for contractual
liability, independent contractors,
completed operations liability, explosion,
collapse and underground hazard.
Contractual liability exclusion applicable to
work to be performed within 50 feet of the
Railroad tracks must be voided. Minimum
combined single limit shall be $2,000,000
for bodily injury and property damage.
10. Workmen’s Compensation and
Employer’s Liability Insurance
a. Covering all employees of each contractor
and/or subcontractor in accordance with
New York State Worker’s Compensation
and Employer’s Liability Law.
b. The contractor shall furnish to the Railroad
the original policy for Railroad Protective
Liability Insurance (American Association
State Highway Organization Form) and
certificate(s) of insurance for
Comprehensive General Liability and
Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s
Liability insurance containing a statement
providing that thirty days advance
notification shall be given to the Railroad
of cancellation, non-renewal or material
change of the policy. Copies of all the
above shall also be furnished to the
County. Certificate(s) of insurance shall
name the Railroad and County as
additional insured’s.
11. Insurance Coverage for Work Activity
on Water (in addition to standard
General/Excess Liability, Auto and
Worker’s Compensation)
a. If any work to be performed under this
agreement involves activity on/above
waters requiring compliance under the
provisions of the Jones Act (JA) and/or the
United States Longshoreman’s and Harbor
Worker’s Act (USL&H) and/or vessels
requiring Marine Protection and Indemnity
Insurance (Marine P&I) (in an amount not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
for any one accident or occurrence), or
Jones Act (JA) compliance, the contractor
shall furnish evidence of insurance
complying with said requirement.
(1) The County of Suffolk must be named
as additional insured.
(2) In the event that any work is
subcontracted, the contractor shall
require (and show proof thereof) that
his/her subcontractor provide this
insurance.
b. Specific Requirements
(1) Painting and Rehabilitation of Bridges
over Water projects:
(1.1) If a contractor is to perform
work on bridge using a scaffold
hanging from bridge over the
water, USL&H insurance is
required.
(1.2) If a contractor is to perform
work on bridge from a vessel
(i.e.: boat, barge, etc.) in the
water, JA and Marine P&I
insurance is required
(1.3) If a contractor is to perform
work on bridge from the water,
if shallow enough, by entering
the water using waders,
USL&H insurance is required.
(2) Bulkheading and Shoreline Protection
Projects:
(2.1) If a contractor is to perform
work from a vessel in the
water, JA & Marine P&I
insurance is required.
(2.2) If a contractor is to perform
work with all equipment on
land, USL&H insurance is
required.
(3) Dredging Projects:
(3.1) If a contractor is to perform
work from a vessel in the water
using either hydraulic or
mechanical equipment, JA and
Marine P&I insurance is
required.
(3.2) If a contractor is to perform
work from land using
mechanical equipment (i.e.:
crane), USL&H insurance is
required.