checkbox -Exhibit 6 CBE_Form - rev 2-3-22.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6) submission document for the State of California's Request for Bid 26-2661 for Microsoft Office Computer Training Services. The procurement solicitation, posted on May 10, 2026, seeks comprehensive training services in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to be delivered to state employees across multiple agencies and departments. The successful contractor must provide both in-person and virtual training delivery options with flexible course scheduling to minimize disruption to normal business operations. The response deadline for proposals is May 27, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate instructor qualifications, establish performance standards, develop appropriate curriculum, and implement delivery methodologies that meet state requirements while maintaining compliance with accessibility standards.

Pricing proposals should be submitted on a per-student, per-course, or daily rate basis, with evaluation criteria encompassing cost-effectiveness alongside training quality, instructor expertise, and organizational capacity. The State of California incorporates set-aside provisions for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), small businesses, women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises in accordance with state procurement policies. Bidders seeking CBE designation or utilizing certified subcontractors must complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6) as part of their proposal package, along with all required purchasing forms specified in Appendix A, including declarations of responsibility, conflict of interest disclosures, and certification statements. All proposals must include comprehensive documentation of business classification, ownership structure, years in operation, annual revenues, and detailed descriptions of any certified subcontractors involved in service delivery. Funding derives from California state operational budgets allocated for employee professional development and skills enhancement.