02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form (1).xlsx

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form that serves as a required purchasing document for the State of California. The form functions as a certification and compliance document for vendors seeking to participate in state and local contract opportunities, particularly for the procurement of laboratory equipment related to sample preparation and microplate sealing equipment on a semi-annual basis under contract 15760G. The form establishes the documentation requirements and verification procedures necessary for businesses to demonstrate their certified status as small or disadvantaged enterprises eligible for set-aside contracting opportunities within California's procurement process.

The CBE Form outlines the certification criteria, documentation requirements, and attestation statements that vendors must complete to qualify for consideration under California's business enterprise programs. The form requires vendors to provide detailed business information, ownership structure verification, and compliance certifications. This documentation is essential for establishing vendor eligibility for potential contract awards and ensuring that procurement opportunities are allocated in accordance with California's small and disadvantaged business enterprise contracting goals and statutory requirements.