Exhibit 6 CBE Form (1).xlsx

This is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Form (Exhibit 6) for the State of California's software maintenance and annual renewal procurement for Trellix solutions. The procurement (RFB-IS-27200078-1) solicits bids for ongoing maintenance and support services for Trellix software across state agencies, including software updates, patches, technical support, and bug fixes. Bids are due August 19, 2026. The contract is structured as an annual renewal arrangement, with pricing based on licensing and support fees tied to user count, modules, or deployment scope. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability, relevant experience with Trellix products, and capacity to support enterprise-level deployments. A Certificate of Insurance naming the State of California as an additional insured is mandatory prior to contract execution. Appendix A (Rev. 6-6-2024) contains supplementary technical specifications, product lists, licensing terms, and regulatory requirements that bidders must review in conjunction with the primary RFB.

The DBE Form serves to identify disadvantaged business enterprise participation or certification opportunities within this procurement. Vendors responding to this solicitation must meet specified financial and technical qualifications while complying with the contractual insurance and documentation requirements outlined in the primary RFB. The form is a critical component of the bidding package and must be completed in accordance with state requirements for businesses seeking to participate as DBE contractors or subcontractors on this Trellix software maintenance engagement.