Attachment G Secretary of State~1.pdf

This document is an instructional attachment from a California state or local contracting agency detailing bidding submission requirements. The attachment specifies that bidders must include a printout from the California Secretary of State Business Search website (https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/) with their bid submission. The document provides guidance on how to access and use the Business Search portal, which allows users to search for information on corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships registered with the California Secretary of State. The search function accommodates multiple search types, including searches by corporation name, LP/LLC name, or entity number, with fields for search criteria and keyword filtering.

Individual and sole proprietor businesses are exempt from this certification requirement, meaning only entities structured as corporations, limited liability companies, or limited partnerships must provide the Secretary of State certification printout as part of their bid package. This requirement ensures that bidding entities are properly registered and in good standing with the state of California.