02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form document submitted as part of the purchasing required forms for the State of California's Request for Bids 26200957-1, contract opportunity 26-0534. The solicitation addresses the procurement of brand name only Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug standards, controls, and reagents for forensic and laboratory testing applications. The procurement is restricted exclusively to Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant manufactured products with no consideration of equivalent alternatives. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive unit pricing for multiple line items and quantities of specified products on the included price sheet. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with bids due on June 2, 2026, providing vendors with a sixteen-day response window. The CBE Form serves as a mandatory component of the bid submission package for vendors seeking to claim certified business enterprise status in accordance with California's certification standards.

The procurement includes set-aside provisions for certified business enterprises, with the CBE Form designation being essential for vendors to establish their eligibility for these preferences. All bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form along with a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Contractor Acknowledgement to demonstrate compliance with federal privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information handling. The brand name only restriction reflects the state's determination that these specific products are essential for laboratory operations and no acceptable substitutes exist, thereby ensuring consistency with California's existing laboratory protocols, equipment, and regulatory compliance requirements. No incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or specific award values or budget ranges are identified in the available solicitation documents. The successful contractor will be obligated to implement appropriate safeguards for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information throughout the contract term.