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Capital Projects Advisory Review Board

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. The capital projects advisory review board is directed to review current statutes regarding life-cycle cost analysis and energy efficiency as related to the design-build procurement method performed under chapter 39.10 RCW. Capital projects advisory review board shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2013, with recommendations for statutory changes that promote energy efficiency and reduce the total cost to construct, operate and maintain public buildings. Recommendation must include provisions for post occupancy validation of estimated energy efficiency measures, and operating and maintenance cost estimates. Life-cycle estimates of energy use must include estimates of energy consumptions for materials used in construction.
Board Websitehttps://www.des.wa.gov/about/boards-committees/capital-projects-advisory-review-board/member-information-and-bios
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments16
Total Board Positions23
Statutory AuthorityRCW 39.10
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer Diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two representatives from construction general contracting; one representative from the architectural profession; one representative from the engineering profession; two representatives from construction specialty subcontracting; two representatives from construction trades labor organizations; one representative from the office of minority and women's business enterprises; one representative from a higher education institution; one representative from the department of enterprise services; one individual representing Washington cities; two representatives from private industry; and one representative of a domestic insurer authorized to write surety bonds for contractors in Washington state, one individual from the private sector representing the interests of the disadvantaged business enterprises community each appointed by the governor. All appointed members must be knowledgeable about public works contracting procedures.

Member List

Capital Projects Advisory Review Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Michel, Keith 05/03/2022 07/28/2025 Representative from construction general contracting
2 Hayashi, Bruce 09/06/2023 06/30/2027 Representative from the architectural profession
3 Salinas II, John 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Representative from construction specialty subcontracting
4 Shinn, Mike 07/01/2019 06/30/2023 Representative from construction specialty subcontracting
5 Riker, Mark 09/16/2021 07/28/2024 Representative from construction trades labor organizations
6 Fernandes, Lekha 10/07/2022 06/30/2024 Representative from the office of minority and women's business enterprises
7 Yang, Olivia 07/15/2021 06/30/2025 Representative from a higher education institution
8 Jansen, Janet 07/01/2021 06/30/2024 Representative from the department of enterprise services
9 Skinner, Kara 09/16/2021 06/30/2025 Representative of a domestic insurer authorized to write surety bonds
10 Strom, Robin 09/06/2023 06/30/2027 Representative from construction general contracting
11 Swanson, Josh 09/06/2023 06/30/2027 Representative from construction trades labor organizations
12 Kuruvilla, Santosh 07/01/2019 06/30/2023 Representative from the engineering profession
13 Thaxton, Robynne 10/28/2019 06/30/2023 Representative from private industry
14 Reyes, Irene 07/01/2019 06/30/2023 Representative from private industry
15 Nakagawara, Mark 11/09/2021 06/30/2025 Representative of a Washington City
16 Forch Jr., Bobby 09/16/2021 06/30/2025 Individual from the private sector representing the interests of the disadvantaged business enterprises community
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