Insurance Requirements for Doing Business with the Housing Authority of the County of Marin (MHA)


    Below are the typical insurance requirements for contractors and vendors performing work for MHA. These requirements are general guidelines. The types of coverage are may be modified by specific solicitations, scopes, and contract language.

    Named Insured:


    Housing Authority of the County of Marin
    4020 Civic Center Drive
    San Rafael, CA 94903


    Minimum Insurance Coverage


    Coverage Type Minimum Required Coverage
    General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
    Auto Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence (owned/hired/non-owned)
    Workers’ Compensation Statutory + $1,000,000 Employer’s Liability for vendors with employees. If you are a solo-vendor/have no employees you must provide a signed waiver.
    Professional Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence (if applicable)
    Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate (if applicable)

    Required Endorsements & Provisions


    • “Housing Authority of the County of Marin” must be named as Additional Insured on General and Auto Liability policies.
    • A Waiver of Subrogation must be included in favor of MHA.
    • All insurance must be primary and non-contributory.
    • Policies must be issued by insurers admitted in California and rated at least A:VIII by A.M. Best.
    • Coverage must include 30 days' advance written notice to MHA of cancellation or material change.

     

    Submission Instructions


    Please     have your insurance agent or broker send Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and required endorsements via email directly to:


    Chris Barta, J.D.
    Procurement Manager
    Housing Authority of the County of Marin
    Email:     cbarta@marinhousing.org


    If you have questions about these requirements, contact Chris Barta at the email above or call (415) 491-2525 x708.


    Note: These insurance standards may be updated or tailored to specific contract needs. Always refer to the actual contract or solicitation for final requirements.