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NJ Higher Education Purchasing Association Disadvantaged Business Development Fair August 17, 2005 James A. Breeding
Director, Department of Risk Management & Insurance
Agenda
Why is Insurance Required? What can and does go wrong? Additional Insured Indemnification Types of Insurance Coverage Required Why do we need Surety/Guarantee? When is a Contract Guarantee Required? Types of Guarantees Available What is a Surety Bond? Surety Bonds to Cover Supply & Construction Projects Insurance vs. Surety Bonds Letters of Credits vs. Surety Bonds
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Diligence Responsible Ethical Business Practices Protect University Assets Minimize Disruption to University Operations Effect a Risk Transfer
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Additional Insured
Defense
Indemnity
Beneficiary
Coverage
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Indemnification
The vendor/contractor agrees to Hold Harmless, Indemnify and defend Rutgers, The State University, against any and all claims, demands or suits by any persons and against related damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) which may arise out of the performance of the contract.
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Liability
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Auto Liability
Workers
Compensation
Risk Coverage
Bus / Transportation Vendors Asbestos Removal and Monitoring Contractors Chemical Waste and Pesticide Disposal Contractors Construction and Major Renovations Contractors
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Delay Costs to Replace Vendor/Contractor Missed Deadline (Construction) Cost to Administrate Takeover Legal Expenses Liens Placed by Subs/Suppliers Quality of Work
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Roof replacements New facilities with time-sensitive opening Water/wastewater management systems Large dollar stadium, library Software outsourcing Database conversion Bleacher systems Refrigeration units Energy management contractors
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Vendor/Contractor Guarantee
If written into contract, provides that materials supplied & workmanship will be satisfactory to buyer This form of guarantee is only as good as company supplying goods or service. This can be satisfactory if the reputation and experience of supplier is known to University. If this form of guarantee is used, check on companys ownership. It may be necessary to obtain parent company guarantee. The acceptance of vendor/contractor guarantee puts the burden of qualifying the supplier on University
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Bonds
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Party Instrument
Surety
bonds guarantee the obligation of one party to another bonds provide monetary or other recourse if the obligation is not performed
Surety
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Subject to state laws Provides protection against financial loss Risk remains with principal Premiums charged with expectation of no loss
Subject to state laws Provides protection against financial loss Risk transferred to insurance company Premiums include an allocation to cover expected losses
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Preamble
Introduces parties
Principal Obligee Surety
Explains why bond is required Obligates principal and surety to a third party (obligee)
Obligatory clause
Formalizes that if principal fails to perform duties as prescribed by conditions then surety will pay or perform
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Pay on demand
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Bond Forms
Bid
Bond
Evidence of the good faith & ability of the contractor; The purpose of the bid bond is to:
Eliminate unqualified or irresponsible contractors from competitive bidding To save University the expense of another bid letting should the successful bidder not qualify To assure the completion of the lowest possible cost
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Bond Forms
Default
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Bond Forms
Performance
Used to guarantee the completion of construction projects Provide for the benefit of laborers, subcontractors & material suppliers Require separate performance & payment bonds to equal 100% of the contract price New Jersey, Senate Bill 305 Can be provided for a single construction project with one or more sureties
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Bond Forms
Performance
Provides indemnity for costs & damages by reason of the contractors failure to deliver under the terms of the contract Assures that persons supplying direct labor or material will be promptly paid under the terms of the contract
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Bond Forms
Upon a contractor default, the surety can complete the contract under these methods:
Offer financial support or other guidance to see the firm to the completion Obtain bids from other contractors to arrange to take over the project Forfeit the bond penalty (limit)
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ensure a mutual meeting of the minds Notice to the Surety Responsibilities of bond obligee Duties of bond obligee
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Prequalification of Contractor
Continuous Independent Project Monitoring
Extraordinary Protection/Indemnity to Avoid Loss
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No
No No No
Unqualified Forfeiture
Required to Investigate Complaints Financing Contractor
No
Yes Yes
Yes
No No
Yes
Yes Yes
No
No No
Yes
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References
Forms
for Bonds
http://www.aia.org/docs_family_adminmanagforms
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