ATTACHMENT 12- COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF) CERTIFICATION.pdf
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This is a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification form issued by the State of California Department of Technology for RFP 26-014-280, dated October 2, 2026. The form must be completed and submitted by bidders with their Phase 1 Proposal and addresses certification requirements for Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Bidders must respond to five specific CUF requirement questions that verify the certified business is responsible for executing a distinct contract element, actively performing or managing the work, performing services normal to its business functions, controlling procurement decisions for required goods and materials, and not subcontracting beyond normal industry practices. A negative response to any of the five questions—except question four when marked as not applicable for service-only contracts—may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.
Bidders claiming SB or DVBE preferences must provide a written statement detailing the role, services, and goods the subcontractor will provide to satisfy CUF requirements. An authorized representative or corporate officer must sign and certify that the certified small business or DVBE meets all CUF requirements and will deliver the stated services and goods. The State reserves the right to request additional written clarification prior to contract award.
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ATTACHMENT 12: COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF)
CERTIFICATION
ATTACHMENT 12: COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF) CERTIFICATION
The Bidder must complete and submit this form with its Phase 1 Proposal.
Bidder Name:
Subcontractor Name (submit one form for each SB/DVBE (prime and/or subcontractor(s)):
Mark all that apply: ☐ DVBE ☐ Small Business ☐ Micro Business
All certified small business (SB), micro business (MB), and/or DVBE Contractors, subcontractors or suppliers must meet the commercially useful function requirements under Government Code Section 14837 (for SB), Military and Veterans Code Section 999 (for DVBE), and Title II California Code of Regulations, Section 1896.4 and 1896.62.
Answer questions 1–5 below, as they apply to your company for the goods and/or services being acquired in this solicitation. A California certified SB, MB, or DVBE business must be deemed to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) by meeting ALL of the following CUF requirements for Contract award consideration.
CUF Requirements
1. Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the resulting Contract.
Yes ☐ No ☐
2. Carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved.
Yes ☐ No ☐
3. Performs work that is normal for its business services and functions. Yes ☐ No ☐
4. Is responsible, with respect to products, inventories, materials, and supplies required for the Contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering, installing, if applicable, and making payment. If this is a SERVICE with NO goods involved, check N/A and go to #5.
Yes ☐ No ☐ or N/A ☐
State of California Department of Technology
RFP 26-014-280
COMMERCIALLY USEFUL
FUNCTION (CUF)
CERTIFICATION
October 2, 2026
CUF Requirements
5. Is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practices.
Yes ☐ No ☐
If the answer to any of the five (5) questions is “NO” (except for #4 when marked with “N/A”), may result in your proposal being deemed non-responsive.
The Bidder must provide a written statement below detailing the role, services and goods the subcontractor(s) will provide to meet the commercially useful function requirement. If the Bidder is not claiming a SB or DVBE, indicate “Not claiming a preference” in the box below.
Written Statement or Statement of No Claim
At the State’s option prior to award, the Bidder may be required to submit additional written clarifying information.
By signing this form, the undersigned Bidder certifies that the Certified Small Business or DVBE satisfies the Commercially Useful Function requirement, and will provide the role, services, and/or goods stated above.
The Bidder's Authorized Representative or Corporate Officer:
Printed Name of Authorized Representative:
Title/Role:
Signature:
Date:
State of California Department of Technology
RFP 26-014-280
COMMERCIALLY USEFUL
FUNCTION (CUF)
CERTIFICATION
October 2, 2026
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