written acceptance of the contractor mix design or the beginning of placement of tested material(s); and
quality acceptance testing. 4 The department will not pay directly for changes to an accepted contractor mix design
made for the contractor’s benefit; complete it at no additional cost to the department. At a negotiated lump sum price, the department will pay for changes to an accepted contractor mix design made at the engineer’s request.
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107.1Applicable Laws
1 Become familiar with and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority that may affect those engaged or employed on the project or affect the conduct of the work. Indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the state and its representatives against any dispute or third party liability claim due to a violation of any of the foregoing, whether by the contractor or any party or person engaged by the contractor. The department will not grant time extensions or pay compensation for delays or disruption resulting from actions against the contractor due to such violations. 2 The provisions of W. S. 16-6-121 apply when the contract amount is for $50,000 or more.
107.2Permits, Licenses, and Taxes
1 Obtain all permits and licenses; pay all charges, fees, and taxes; and give all notices
necessary or related to the lawful prosecution of the work.
107.3Patented Devices, Materials, and Processes
1 Observe all patent and copyright laws and obtain through legal agreement with rights
holders all necessary permissions for the use of intellectual property employed or incorporated in the work. Indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the department, affected third parties, and affected political entities from claims, lawsuits, or causes of action for infringement filed against the contractor by the rights holder of protected intellectual property. Pay any costs, expenses, or damages incurred by reason of such infringement, at any time.
107.4Contractor’s Insurance Requirements
107.4.1 General
Provide the following insurance policies meeting the State of Wyoming Statutory requirements, including minimum cancellation notification provisions. Maintain required insurance policies in effect for the duration of the project. Obtain primary, not contributory, policies. File a Certificate of Insurance with the Contracts and Estimates Program in accordance with Subsection 103.6, Execution and Approval of Contract, verifying each type of coverage; the department’s approval of insurance does not affect the contractor’s liability:
of workers’ compensation coverage for every employee who will work on the project.
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