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

This is a Certification of Business Entity (CBE) Form utilized by the State of California for vendor qualification and compliance purposes related to the contract opportunity 15757P-NA-CFMB/FLEET-C-01-COMPONENT ORDER. The form serves as a standardized document for businesses to provide essential registration and certification information to the state, enabling verification of entity status, ownership structure, and eligibility for contracting. The CBE Form requires vendors to furnish detailed information regarding their business classification, including disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) status, women business enterprise (WBE) status, minority business enterprise (MBE) status, and other relevant certifications that may impact contract eligibility and set-asides. The form establishes a baseline documentation requirement for all bidders participating in state procurement activities and helps ensure compliance with California's contracting regulations and social and economic equity objectives.

The form functions as a mandatory submission document that must be completed accurately and submitted with bid packages to establish vendor legitimacy and certification status for the component order procurement. Completion of this certification form is integral to the bid evaluation process, as it provides the state with necessary documentation to verify bidder qualifications, validate claimed certifications, and determine applicability of any contracting preferences or set-asides. The CBE Form revision date of February 3, 2022, indicates the current standards and requirements applicable to this procurement opportunity, ensuring all bidders operate under consistent and current certification protocols for state and local contracting activities.