02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form that serves as a required purchasing document for the State of California contract opportunity 15760G for Forensic DNA Sample Preparation Instrumentation. The form functions as a certification and compliance document that bidders must complete and submit as part of their proposal packages. The CBE form is designed to verify the applicant's status as a certified business enterprise and ensure compliance with California's contracting requirements for small business participation and diversity goals.

The form requires bidders to provide detailed information regarding their business classification, ownership documentation, and certification status with the State of California. Submission of the completed CBE form is mandatory for all bidders responding to this instrumentation procurement and must be included in the proposal package by the established deadline. The form serves as verification of the bidder's eligibility for any applicable set-asides or preferences related to certified business enterprise status, which may impact evaluation and award considerations for this forensic DNA sample preparation instrumentation contract.