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

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form used by California for contract compliance and vendor certification purposes. The form serves as a standardized document for tracking and verifying the eligibility status of businesses seeking to participate in state and local contracting opportunities, specifically related to the TONO-PEN AVIA contract opportunity. The form is designed to collect essential information about vendors' business classification, ownership structure, and certification credentials to ensure compliance with California's contracting requirements and set-aside programs.

The CBE Form requires vendors to provide detailed documentation regarding their business entity type, ownership demographics, years in operation, and current certifications from recognized agencies. This form is critical for contract administration as it establishes whether bidders qualify for any designated set-asides, such as small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, or disadvantaged business enterprise programs. The form revision dated February 3, 2022, reflects California's ongoing efforts to maintain current and accurate vendor eligibility records, ensuring that state and local contracts are awarded in compliance with applicable procurement regulations and diversity goals.