MBAC Advocacy Efforts
This page presents a collection of the current National Minority Business Advisory Council’s efforts and correspondences to various Washington State departments and Agencies.
These documents are more than just requests for information; they are tangible representations of our commitment to ensuring that public funds are used in a manner that supports and uplifts the historically disadvantaged business communities.
We invite you to explore these letters and join us in our mission to create equitable opportunities for minority businesses.
On October 8, 2026, the National Minority Business Advisory Council (MBAC), represented by President Frank Lemos, presented testimony before Washington State's Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB), calling for greater transparency, accountability, and oversight in public construction contracting.
The testimony addressed longstanding concerns regarding project performance reporting, small business participation, consultant disclosures, and the need for measurable outcomes under RCW 39.10. MBAC urged the Board to strengthen its reporting requirements and consider legislative reforms to ensure public contracting practices provide fair and meaningful opportunities for certified small, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.
To promote transparency and public awareness, MBAC is making available its independently prepared, time-stamped record of the October 8 meeting, including Board discussions, testimony, and responses
October 8, 2026 – CPARB Meeting Notes (Verbatim Record)
October 8, 2026 – CPARB Meeting
Public Accountability and Small Business Participation
Official CPARB Meeting Records
For official meeting minutes, agendas, and supporting materials, please visit the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services CPARB Meeting Archives. MBAC's independently prepared meeting record is provided for public reference and is not a substitute for the Board's official records.
2026 Call to Action
SBA Size Standards
The Fight Isn’t Over!
New Deadline: November 20, 2026
Sample Comment Letter
Congressional Committee Roster
SBA Size Standards – Comments Due September 21
August 31st FEDERAL SBA ACTION
2025 Call to Action
Seattle Public School Districts
2023-2024 ADVOCACY EFFORTS
MBAC Letter to Washington State Department of Commerce Director
MBAC Letter to Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) and Project Review Committee (PRC)
MBAC Letter to Washington State Department Secretary of Transportation
MBAC Letter to Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Director