Common use of Owner Inclusion Clause in Contracts

Owner Inclusion. It is understood and agreed by all parties that “Owner/s” shall include Lancaster County, Nebraska and Xxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx County Public Building Commission. Whenever in the Contract documents, including the instructions to bidders, specifications, insurance requirements, bonds, and terms and conditions or any other documents which are a part of the Contract, a singular entity is referenced (i.e., “the County” or “Building Commission”) it shall mean the “Owners” encompassing Lancaster County and Xxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx County Building Commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the duties and obligations of the City, the County, and the Building Commission pursuant to the Contract shall be treated as divisible and severable duties and obligations, and default by any one of the City, the County, or the Building Commission shall not be attributed to any other of the Owners, but shall remain the sole obligation of the defaulting entity.