02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submission document for the State of California's Request for Bids (RFB) 26200758-1 regarding contract opportunity 15760P-CHEM-123D-SB55 for Cerilliant Certified Spiking Solutions. The procurement is restricted to brand-name-only suppliers authorized to distribute Cerilliant certified chemical products for forensic and analytical laboratory applications. Bidders are required to complete and submit the CBE Form as a mandatory component of their proposal packages to demonstrate certification status and eligibility to compete. The bid submission deadline is April 13, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 30, 2026. All bidders must complete the standardized purchasing forms specified in the Purchasing Required Forms Appendix (revised June 6, 2024) in accordance with state procurement procedures, with failure to submit complete and properly executed forms potentially resulting in bid disqualification.

Selected contractors must acknowledge and comply with HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) requirements, confirming understanding of Protected Health Information (PHI) safeguarding obligations, breach notification protocols, and implementation of appropriate administrative, physical, and technical controls. The brand-name-only restriction limits competition to authorized Cerilliant distributors or the manufacturer itself, which the procuring agency has determined necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, analytical accuracy, and compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure. Specific award values, budget allocations, and incumbent supplier information are not detailed in the available procurement documents; however, the price sheet component of the bid document will establish the pricing framework for contract award determination. Qualified bidders must demonstrate authorization to supply Cerilliant brand products and comply with all state purchasing requirements.