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

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submission document required by the State of California for participation in a brand-name-only procurement (RFB 26200994-1) for one Thermo Scientific Model 3950 Reach-In Large Capacity CO2 Incubator. The CBE form serves as a mandatory prerequisite for bid submission and evaluation, and bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their response package. Bids are due on June 11, 2026. This is a single-source procurement with no substitutions or alternative brands permitted, meaning vendors must provide pricing and specifications exclusively for the Thermo Scientific 3950 incubator model as specified in the solicitation.

Contractors selected for award must acknowledge compliance with HIPAA Business Associate Agreement terms and demonstrate commitment to safeguarding protected health information. The CBE form documentation ensures that bidders meet the state's certification requirements for business enterprises prior to contract award. Pricing submissions must reflect the exact model specified, and all vendors must comply with stated terms and conditions governing delivery and equipment specifications for this specialized laboratory equipment procurement.