02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification form required for participation in a state and local contract opportunity with the State of California related to the procurement of rescue manikins under UASI 23 J-15-111 Grants. The form functions as a purchasing requirement and exhibits document that establishes the CBE status of potential bidders and contractors seeking to participate in this solicitation. The form captures essential certification information and compliance documentation necessary for vendors to demonstrate their eligibility as certified minority-owned, women-owned, or other disadvantaged business enterprises as defined by California's purchasing and contracting regulations.

The CBE form serves as a critical component of the procurement process, requiring vendors to provide detailed information regarding their business certification status, ownership structure, and compliance with state-mandated set-aside requirements. Submission of this completed form is mandatory for all bidders regardless of whether they are claiming CBE status or submitting as a non-certified entity. The form functions within the broader purchasing requirements framework and establishes baseline documentation standards for all participants in this rescue manikins procurement, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance throughout the vendor evaluation and selection process.