9. Subcontractin . <br />Contractor shall not subcontract the Work, in whole or in part, without <br />City's prior written approval. Contractor shall require any approved subcon- <br />tractor to agree, as to the.portion subcontracted, to comply with a11 obliga- <br />tions of Contractor specified in this contract. Notwithstanding City's ap- <br />proval of a subcontractor, Contractor shall remain obligated for full perfor- <br />mance oftractor~shalltindemnify,sdefendnand nholdliCa~~onha~mlesssufromtrall <br />tor. Con <br />claims of subcontractors. <br />10. Assignment. <br />Contractor shall not assign this contract, in whole or in part, or any <br />right or obligation hereunder, without City's prior written approval. <br />11. Independent Contractor. <br />Whether Contractor is a corporation, partnership, other legal entity, or <br />an individual, Contractor is an independent contractor. If Contractor is an <br />individual, Cantractor's duties will be performed with the understanding that <br />Contractor is a self-employed person, has special expertise as to the servic- <br />es which Contractor is to perform and is customarily engaged in the indepen- <br />dent performance of the same or similar services for others. The manner in <br />which the services are performed shall be controlled by Contractor; however, <br />the nature of the services and the results to be achieved shall be specified <br />by City. Contractor is not to be deemed an employee or agent of City and has <br />no authority to make any binding commitments or obligations on behalf of City <br />except to the extent expressly provided herein. <br />12. Standard Contract Provisions. <br />Contractor shall comply with City's Standard Contract Provisions, a copy <br />of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. <br />13. Compliance with Laws. <br />Contractor s~anancespandWregulationslataall timesrand intthe performance <br />laws, rules, or <br />of the Work. <br />Personal Services Contract - 5 FIRE STATION #4 ROOF <br />