3.1 The Vendor firm agrees to provide services to the County as an independent contractor and not as an employee, as those terms are understood for New York and Federal law purposes. The Firm agrees to provide for, secure, and/or be solely responsible for any and all required fees, permits, Workers Compensation coverage, Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Social S e c u r i t y contributions, i n c o m e tax w i t h h o l d i n g and a n y other insurance or t a x e s , including but not limited to Federal and New York taxes, for any persons performing services pursuant to a subsequent agreement, including the Vendor, and any employees of the selected Firm. The Vendor agrees to indemnify the County and hold the Country harmless from any claims, suits, losses, or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from any failure on the part of the vendor to satisfy its obligations as states herein.
