Legislative Overview

MCA of Western Washington is an important advocate for our members when working to improve laws and regulations that affect mechanical contractors. Of particular interest are subjects related to public works and laws that affect medium- to small-sized businesses.

Ed Kommers, PE (MCA’s Executive Director) and Larry Stevens, (lobbyist), along with the MCAWW Legislative Committee, constitute a powerful voice for our members in providing the following services:

Member legislative hotline and assistance concerning public bid procedures and violations
Lobby representative in Olympia
Public works statutes interpretation and guidelines
Email alerts on laws and regulations affecting trade contractors

CPARB: http://www.ga.wa.gov/CPARB/
Ed Kommers represents the subcontracting & mechanical industry on the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB), a type of oversight committee for public works. The Board's monthly meetings make progress toward implementing changes in public works construction that will ensure the effective spending of taxpayer money and the efficient use of our members' resources.

Goals of CPARB:
Develop and recommend criteria for alternative contracting procedures, General Contractor qualifications, and policies to enhance the quality of capital projects.
1. Make recommendations regarding Alternative Public Works (GC/CM and Design/Build).
2. Evaluate potential other alternative methods including "competitive negotiation."

NEW:
CPARB Subcommittee for Re-Authorization of the Statute in 2013. Contact Ed Kommers (ekommers@mcaww.net) for more information.

PRC: Project Review Committee:
Appointed by CPARB to approve projects and certify owners in the GCCM and Design Build delivery methods. MCAWW’s PRC representative is Mike Shinn, owner of Shinn Mechanical.