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be added to the time of performance of this Agreement; provided, however, that any stoppage of services not approved or caused by the actions or inactions of the COUNTY shall not give rise to any claim against the COUNTY by the Consultant. 17. Insurance Requirements. The consultant providing services under this contract will be required to procure and maintain at its own expense and without cost to the County, until final acceptance by the County of all products or services covered by the purchase order or contract, the following types of insurance . The policy limits required are to be considered minimum amounts. General Liability Insurance policy with a $ 1 , 000, 000 combined single limit for each occurrence to include the following coverage: operations, products and Completed Operations, Personal Injury , Contractual Liability , and Independent Contractors for bodily injury and property damage. Business Auto Liability Insurance which includes coverage for all owned , non-owned and rented vehicles with a $ 1 , 000, 000 combined single limit for each occurrence. Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance covering all employees of the consultant and subcontractors, as required by law. Professional Liability Insurance Policy in the amount of $ 1 , 000, 000 per claim for professional or consulting services. The consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to the County demonstrating that the aforementioned insurance requirements have been met prior to the commencement of work under this contract. The General Liability and Auto Liability certificates of insurance shall indicate that the policies have been endorsed to cover the County as an additional insured and that these policies may not be canceled or modified without thirty ( 30) days prior written notice to the County. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida . All such insurers must have an A. M . Best rating of no less than A+VII . The insurance coverage enumerated above constitutes the minimum requirements and shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the consultant under the terms of the contract. Sub-Contractors' insurance shall be the responsibility of the consultant. 18 . Other Requirements and Legal Notices. Consultant certifies that he has not been debarred from bidding, proposing , or contracting for federal, state , or local government programs or activities . 19. Indemnification . To the extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, and save COUNTY harmless from any and all damages, claims, and causes of action against COUNTY for damages or injury to any person or property arising out of, or in connection with , the intentional reckless or negligent performance or negligent acts, actual or alleged , of Consultant, under the terms of this contract. Indemnification is limited to $ 500, 000. 00 per occurrence. In addition to the foregoing , Consultant agrees to hold COUNTY harmless from any liability arising from the claims of Consultant's sub-contractors or any others which Consultant might employ or obtain services from in connection with the performance of this contract. 20. Independent Entity. Consultant is and shall act as an independent contractor of COUNTY. The Consultant agrees to conduct itself in a manner independent of COUNTY and further agrees that it will neither hold itself out as, nor claim to be, an officer, employee or agent of COUNTY by reason of this contract, and that it will not by reason of this contract make any claim , demand , or application for any right or privilege applicable to an officer, employee or agent of COUNTY, including , but not limited to, workers' compensation coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social security coverage or retirement membership or credit.