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The 2005 Legislature created the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) under ESHB 1830 (RCW 39.10) to review alternative public works contracting procedures and provide guidance to state policymakers on ways to further enhance the quality, efficiency and accountability of public works contracting methods. CPARB and many stakeholders contributed to significant changes to RCW 39.10 that the 2007 Legislature enacted.
To provide an evaluation of public capital projects construction processes, including the impact of contracting methods on project outcomes, and to advise the legislature on policies related to public works delivery methods and alternative public works contracting procedures.
The Board agrees to embody the following Shared Commitments:
Legislative Session Began January 10, 2022 and ended March 10, 2022.
Please email ALL submissions to CPARB@des.wa.gov
Finalize and vote on BE/DBI Committee's response to the 2021 SB5032 Section 20 requested Report to Legislature regarding recommended practices and guidelines to sustain and increase opportunities in public works contracting for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses, and small and diverse businesses by addressing barriers to accessing opportunities, capital, and training.
(also see Member Information & Bios in the gray side bar)
Sunset Reviews by JLARC: 2013 & 2021 (expiration years, so sunset review typically takes place ~ 1 year before.)
Web updates and questions can be sent to CPARB@des.wa.gov