Task Force & Committee Archives
Below is an archive of CPARB's disbanded ad hoc committees since 2013
Construction Cost Escalation Committee
Established May 22, 2025; disbursed Feb. 12, 2026.
View the Construction Cost Escalation Committee webpage.
JOC Evaluation Committee
Established Feb. 9, 2017; disbursed Sept. 11, 2025.
View the JOC Evaluation committee webpage.
Legislation Writing\Drafting Committee
Established May 12, 2022; disbursed April 10, 2025.
View the Legislation Writing\Drafting committee webpage.
Local Government Public Works Study Committee
Established May 14, 2020; disbursed April 10, 2025.
View the Local Government Public Works Study committee webpage.
GC/CM Committee
Established May 9, 2019; disbursed April 10, 2025.
View the GC/CM committee webpage.
SHB 1621 Review Committee
Established April 13, 2023; disbursed Dec. 20, 2024.
View the committee webpage.
WSDOT Project Delivery Method Review Task Force
Established March 18, 2024; disbursed Dec. 12, 2024.
View the task force webpage.
Project Feedback Process Workgroup
Established April 13, 2023; disbursed Feb. 13, 2025.
View the workgroup webpage.
Small Works Committee
Established Feb. 10, 2022, Disbanded Sept. 12, 2024.
Committee Members
- Bill Frare (DES, Owner State) – Co-Chair
- Irene Reyes (Private Industry\Diverse Business) – Co-Chair
- Dawn Egbert (WA Ports)
- Bobby Forch Jr. (Diverse Business)
- Sharon Harvey (OMWBE)
- Josh Klika (MRSC)
- Scott Middleton (MCAWW)
- Karen Mooseker (School Districts)
- Mark Riker (Labor)
- Cathy Robinson (Cities)
- Reasa Pearson (L&I)
- Kara Skinner (Insurance/Surety)
- Olivia Yang (Higher Ed)
Responsibilities:
To propose language to update RCW 39.04.155.
Committee Resources
- Small Works implementation resources
- Cross-Agency Implementation Plan - as of July 14, 2023
- 2024 Meetings
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July 12, 2024
June 14, 2024
May 10, 2024
April 12, 2024
March 8, 2024
Jan. 12, 2024
- 2023 Meetings
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Dec. 8, 2023
Nov. 16, 2023
Oct. 13, 2023
Sept. 8, 2023
Aug. 11, 2023
July 14, 2023
June 9, 2023
May 12, 2023
- 2022 Meetings
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Dec. 9, 2022
- Agenda - Review proposed legislation
- Notes from Oct. 28, 2022
- Overview Presentation on Small Works Legislation
- Workgroup Meeting - Equitable Distribution
- Workgroup Meeting - Rosters Developing & Maintaining
- Workgroup Meeting - Thresholds\Cost Escalator\Two-Tier System
- Workgroup Meeting - Retainage & Bonding
Oct. 28, 2022
- Agenda - Review proposed legislation
- Proposed Legislation - DRAFT
- Meeting minutes - Oct. 14, 2022
Oct. 14, 2022
- Agenda
- Meeting minutes - Oct. 7, 2022
- slide deck
Sept. 9, 2022
- Agenda - prep for CPARB Legislation
Aug. 29, 2022
- Agenda: Prepare for CPARB 9/8 meeting Report
- Meeting minutes - Aug. 12, 2022
Aug. 12, 2022
- Agenda
- Meeting minutes - July 8, 2022
- Workgroup Report: Retainage & Bonding
- Workgroup Report: Developing & Maintaining Rosters
July 8, 2022
- Agenda
- Meeting minutes - June 10, 2022
- Workgroup Report: Developing & Maintaining Rosters
- Workgroup Report: Thresholds\Cost Escalator\Two-Tier System
June 10, 2022
- Agenda
- Meeting minutes - May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
Subcontractor Bid Listing Policy Evaluation Committee
Established Feb.13, 2020; disbanded May 11, 2023.
Committee members
Co-Chair: Bill Dobyns
Co-Chair:
Laura DeGooyer (Public Schools), Kyle Dilbert (Ports), Bill Dobyns (General Contractors), Corey Fedie (Public Hospitals), Curt Gimmestad (General Contractors), Jeff Gonzalez (DES-State), ___ (Construction Trades Labor), Russel King (Local Government), Bob Korth (NW Iron Workers), Mark Nakagawara (Cities), Mark Riker (Const. Trades Labor), Barry Sherman (Specialty Contractors\NECA), Michael Transue (Specialty Subcontractors), Olivia Yang (Higher Education), ___ (OMWBE), ___ (WSDOT), ___ (CMAA)
Responsibilities:
Provide a written report to the legislature as required by ESB 5356 from the 2021 Legislative Session to evaluate current subcontractor listing policies and practices in RCW 39.30.060; recommend appropriate expansion of the number of subcontractors that may be listed in order to improve transparency and fairness without reducing competitive bidding and access to public works by minority and women-owned businesses; and recommend possible project threshold and time frames for purposes of subcontractor listings for all scopes of work that are not required to list under law.
- Past Subcontractor Bid Listing Policy Evaluation Committee Meetings
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April 19, 2023
The meeting was canceled.
March 15, 2023
The March and April meetings were canceled.
Feb. 15, 2023
The meeting was canceled.
Jan. 18, 2023
The meeting was canceled.
Dec. 21, 2022
The meeting was canceled.
Nov. 16, 2022
Oct. 19, 2022
The meeting was canceled.
Sept. 21, 2022
The meeting was canceled.
Aug. 17, 2022
The meeting was canceled.
July 20, 2022
The meeting was canceled.
June 15, 2022
- Agenda: Discuss feedback from stakeholder groups.
- Minutes from June 15, 2022
- Minutes from May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
March 17, 2022
- Agenda: Discuss steps to develop a report to Legislature regarding how the revised statute is working and are there any recommended changes.
Sept. 29, 2020
Sept. 8, 2020
Aug. 19, 2020
July 22, 2020
July 1, 2020
- Agenda - (carried over from June)
June 17, 2020
The meeting was canceled.
Education, Outreach & Web Development Workgroup
Established Dec. 11, 2018; disbanded Feb. 13, 2023.
Committee members
Co-Chair:
Co-Chair:
Steve Crawford (School Districts), Bill Frare (DES), ___ (Higher Ed), Shari Reiter-Johnson (L&I), Elisa Young (City of Seattle)
Seeking Representation From:
AGC, Eastern WA, Small Design Firms, Small Construction Companies, Veteran-Owned Businesses
Responsibilities:
Identify training opportunities across the State specifically for alternative public works, and create a link on the website where these training opportunities are identified and connected.
The idea is to leverage our partner organizations to “broaden the pool” and create a deeper and more widespread understanding of the best practices in the industry with regard to alternative public works.
Data Collection Implementation Committee
Established May 10, 2018; disbanded May 13, 2021.
Co-Chair: Andrew Thompson
Co-Chair: Aleanna Kondelis
Members: Brian Barson, Nancy Deakins, Howard Hillinger, Rebecca Keith, Aleanna Kondelis, Irene Reyes, Jolene Skinner, Andrew Thompson, Janice Zahn
Committee Goal: Focus Data Collection Committee effort to collect data in response to JLARC’s recommendation #3 regarding GC/CM subcontractor and self-performance.
Public Body Recertification - Examples of GC/CM Subcontract Awards & Payment
- Lake Washington School District - Barton Elementary School
- Lake Washington School District - Baker Elementary School
- Sound Transit - Addendum
- Washington State University - Addendum
- Northshore School District - Addendum
- Past DCI Meetings
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Past Meetings:
Aug. 27, 2020
July 31, 2020
June 12, 2020
May 10, 2020
Oct. 10, 2019
Sept. 18, 2019
June 14, 2019
Feb. 6, 2019
Jan. 9, 2019
- Agenda
- Minutes
- GC/CM Memo - Jan. 31, 2020
Nov. 15, 2018
2021 Reauthorization Committee
Established Feb. 14, 2019; disbanded May 13, 2021.
Chair: Rebecca Keith
Vice Chair: Robynne Thaxton
Members: Scott Middleton (Specialty Contractors), Olivia Yang (Higher Ed), Loren Armstrong (Ports), Rebecca Keith (Cities), Robynne Thaxton (Private Industry), Lisa van der Lugt (OMWBE), Becky Blankenship (Architects), Neil Hartman (Construction Trades Labor), Santosh Kuruvilla (Engineers), Eric Nordstrom (Counties), Linneth Riley Hall (Transit), Janet Jansen (DES), Mike Pellitteri (General Contractors), Robin Heinrichs (School Districts), Howard Hillinger (Construction Managers) - Updated 6/5/2020
Responsibilities: Achieve the reauthorization of RCW 39.10
- Past Reauthorization Committee Meetings
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Past Meetings:
Nov. 12, 2020
- Purpose: to review and discuss proposals that were received from OMWBE, Minority Business Advisory Council, and additional proposals received from BE/DBI committee member Aleanna Kondelis.
- RCW 39.10 Proposed Statute Changes w/Diversity Considerations
- RCW 39.10 Diversity Recommendations Comment Chart
Aug. 10, 2020
- Agenda
- July 29, 2020 Minutes
- Draft Revisions for JOC Reporting
- Preengineered Metal Buildings - Proposal
July 29, 2020
July 15, 2020
The meeting was canceled.
July 1, 2020
- Agenda
- Minutes June 11,2020
- Minutes attachment 1
- AIA WA PEMB Letter June 30,2020
- RCW 39.10 Design-Build Insertion
- PEMB Presentation - Walter Schacht
June 11, 2020
- Agenda
- Minutes from May 1,2020
- Proposed Statute Changes - Joint GC/CM & Reauthorization Committee
- Proposed Statute Changes - Gordian to GC/CM - May 6, 2020
- Joint Report to CPARB - GC/CM & Reauthorization Committee for May 14,2020
May 1, 2020
April 23, 2020
- Agenda
- Minutes from March 5, 2020
- Committee Assignments
- Issues and Decisions Matrix
- Proposal - CPARB Membership - Geography
- Proposal - CPARB Membership (SM) - Redline
- Proposal - CPARB Membership (CM) - Redline
- Proposal - CPARB Duties Re-Data
- Proposals - Small Business
- Proposal - DB for Higher Education
- Proposal - DB PreEngineered Buildings
March 19, 2020
The meeting was canceled.
March 5, 2020
Feb. 18, 2020
Dec. 2, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
Nov. 4, 2019
Oct. 7, 2019
The meeting was canceled.
Sept. 23, 2019
Sept. 9, 2019
July 29, 2019
July 15, 2019
The meeting was canceled.
July 1, 2019
June 17, 2019
June 3, 2019
April 19, 2019
Design-Build Statute Review Committee
Established Dec. 14, 2017; disbanded Feb. 11, 2021.
Co-Chairs: Brett Earnest, Joe Kline, Steve Tatge, Janice Zahn
Members: Nick Datz, Nancy Deakins, Debra Delzell, Brett Earnest, Curt Gimmestad, Rustin Hall, Rebecca Keith, Joe Kline, Art McClusky, Katie Popolow, Walter Schacht, Steve Tatge, Robynne Thaxton, Tim Thomas, Elisa Young, Janice Zahn
Committee Goal: Comprehensively review the Design-Build provisions of RCW 39.10 and identify any issues that should be addressed in addition to (a) RFP requirements that do not align with progressive procurements and (b) clarity about honorarium payments.
- Past DBSR Meetings
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Past Meetings:
Sept. 26, 2018
The meeting was canceled.
Aug. 22, 2018
The meeting was canceled.
July 25, 2018
The meeting was canceled.
June 27, 2018
May 23, 2018
April 25, 2018
March 28, 2018
Public-Private Partnership Committee
Contact email: jahlers@ac-lawyers.com
Committee goal: Focus on public works and alternative delivery methods, evaluate existing statute, RWC 47.46 Public-Private Transportation Initiatives, Transportation Initiatives Partnership, and if existing statue isn't appropriate, draft proposed statutory language.
Members: Mark Riker, Christ Hirst, Vince Campanella, Gary Rowe, Linneth Riley-Hall, Rebecca Keith, Brian Zeallear
Representatives from: Ports, higher education, architect community, WDDOT.
- Past P3 Meetings
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May 11, 2017 (CPARB Meeting)
- Summary Report of Recommendations
- Proposed Legislation - Approved
- Proposed Legislation w/redline
- Executive Summary
March 14, 2017
Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center, Apprenticeship & Education Center
Building E, Finishing Trades Building, Room 370a
6737 Corson Avenue South; Seattle, WA 98108- Directions
- Draft Legislation
- Final Legislation for CPARB - Redline
- Final Legislation for CPARB - Clean
- Executive Summary
March 1, 2017
Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center, Apprenticeship & Education Center
Building E, Finishing Trades Building, Room 370a
6737 Corson Avenue South; Seattle, WA 98108Nov. 29, 2016Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center, Apprenticeship & Education Center
6737 Corson Avenue South; Seattle, WA 98108Oct. 13, 2016
Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center, Apprenticeship & Education CenterMarch 1, 2016
High Performance on Design-Bid-Build Committee
Disbanded May 10, 2018.
Chair: Nancy Deakins
Contact email: nancy.deakins@des.wa.gov
Committee goal: Make recommendations to improve the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery method to included high performance criteria with incentives for the designers and contractors meeting the performance measures.
Members: Nancy Deakins (DES), Janice Zahn (WA Ports), Steve Crawford (Schools), Stephen Starling (Architects), Curt Gimmestad (General Contractors), Brent LeVander (General Contractors), Mark Riker (Labor)
Stakeholders: Owners, Designers, Contractors, Sureties, Legislators, Governor's Office
Meetings:
- April 27, 2017
- March 28, 2017
Design-Build Best Practices Committee
Disbanded on Nov. 16, 2017.
Members: Walter Schacht, Teresa Bernstsen, Becky Barnhart, Santosh Kuruvilla, Vince Campanella, Bill Kent, Steve Crawford, Yelena Semenova, Edwina Martin Arnold, Olivia Yang, John Paewicz, George Shaw, Bill Kent, Janice Zahn, Linneth Riley-Hall.
- Design-Build Best Practices Guidelines
- Design-Build Best Practices Guidelines (Interactive web-based)
ECCM/MCCM Best Practices Committee
Established Dec.10,2015; disbanded Dec. 8, 2016.
Members: Thuy Hong (Sound Transit), Ed Kommers (Mech Contractors Assoc of Western WA), Aleanna Kondelis (City of Seattle), Jon Lebo (UW), Dick Lutz (Centennial Construction), Barry Sherman (Nat. Electrixa Contractors Assoc), Mike Shinn (Shinn Mechanical), Andrew Thompson (Granite Construction), Janice Zahn (Port of Seattle)
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Principles for Alternative Subcontractor Selection Process - Final Report
Public Works Issues Committee
Disbursed by Board on Nov. 10, 2016.
Members: Bob Maruska, Gary Rowe, Chris Hirst, Ty Heim, Alexis Oliver, Mark Riker, Vince Campanella, Greg Fuller, Charles Horn, Larry Stevens, Dan Seydel, and representatives from DES & National Association of Minority Contractors
JOC Committee
This committee is no longer meeting.
CPARB/K-12 Performance-Based Construction Contracts Committee
This committee is no longer meeting.
2013 Reauthorization Committee
This committee has disbanded.
Chair: Ed Kommers
CPARB Responsibility/Eligibility Task Force
This task force has concluded its business and is no longer meeting.
Small Business Opportunities Task Force
This task force has concluded all business. It may reconvene at a later time.
Integrated Project Delivery and Best Value Task Force
This task force has concluded its business and has disbanded.