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

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submitted as part of the purchasing requirements for a California state and local contract opportunity. The document serves as an exhibit to establish and verify the CBE status of entities bidding on or participating in state procurement activities. The form requires applicants to provide detailed information about their business classification, ownership structure, and certification eligibility according to California's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise standards. The form is designed to ensure compliance with state procurement regulations and to support the evaluation of bids from certified minority, women, and other socially or economically disadvantaged business enterprises.

The CBE Form establishes criteria for business eligibility, documentation requirements, and the certification process necessary for vendors seeking to qualify for set-aside contracts or to receive consideration as a certified business enterprise in California's procurement system. Completion and submission of this form are mandatory for bidders on contracts that include CBE participation requirements or preferences, and the form must be accurately completed to avoid bid rejection or disqualification during the evaluation process.