About the Construction Specifications Committee

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide Construction Standards General Special Provisions (GSPs), bidding/contracting forms, and best practices, to help Local Agencies bid and administer public works projects when using the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications as a base.  To do that, we:

  • Learn – Network and gather information on Local Agency current practices, concerns, and needs; current public works procurement and administration issues; and current and pending related laws and regulations.
  • Develop tools – Develop, write, and publish GSPs that complement Division 1 of the Standard Specifications; select bidding and contracting forms, information, and checklists; and select Best Practices. We also pursue approval of these tools for use on FHWA-funded projects.
  • Share and teach – Share pertinent and timely information and promote discussion through webinars, CAEC workshops, APWA Conference sessions, or other means.

Our Committee:
  • Sam Therres, Chair, Snohomish County
  • Nicole Brockwell, PE, Vice-Chair, City of Wenatchee
  • Diane Sheesley, PE, Past-Chair, Perteet, an Ardurra Company
  • Aubrey Collier, PE, SE, City of Lacey
  • Chris Pirnke, Esq Inslee Best Committee Attorney
  • Dan Ireland PE, SCJ Alliance, Board Liaison
  • Gina Loring, EIT, City of Everett
  • Kyle Potuzak, PE, PTOE, City of Bellevue
  • Lori McFarland, PE, Otak
  • Michele Britton, PE, WSDOT
  • Paki Perala, PE, HTNB
  • Russell Craven, PE, Perteet, an Ardurra Company, Spec writer under contract
  • Susan Holdener, Pierce County
  • Tani Stafford, PE, Gray & Osborne
  • Terry Wright, PE, Psomas
  • Tina Lakose, Pierce County
  • Tina Nelson, PE, Psomas
  • William Wonch, WSDOT
  • Kate Molleson, Perteet, an Ardurra Company, Website support by contract

Committee Contact:

specifications.apwa.wa@gmail.com

 

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Meetings:
The Construction Specifications Committee meets 5-6 times a year with at least one meeting in person.

Meeting Notes:
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