04. Exhibit 6 - CBE Form - rev 2-3-22 (1).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form used by the California state procurement system to document minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprise certifications for vendors bidding on state contracts. The form, revised February 3, 2022, serves as an exhibit in the procurement package for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) wellness contract opportunity related to substance abuse counselor services. The form functions as a standardized declaration tool that bidders must complete to certify their business enterprise status and eligibility for any applicable set-asides or preferences in the competitive bidding process.

The CBE Form requires vendors to provide detailed information about their business ownership, including certification of minority, women, or disadvantaged business enterprise status where applicable. Completion of this form is mandatory for participation in state and local contracting opportunities in California and ensures that all bidders are transparently declaring their business classification. The form facilitates compliance with California's contracting requirements and enables procurement officials to track and report on spending with certified business enterprises as part of diversity and inclusion goals in government contracting.