Exhibit 6 -CBE Form (1).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form required by the State of California for the hardware support renewal solicitation for NetApp equipment under RFB IS-27200113 (Contract 588549). The form establishes eligibility and compliance with California's business enterprise program requirements, which is mandatory for all bidders submitting proposals for this brand-only solicitation. Bids are due on September 2, 2026, and the scope of work covers continued maintenance and support services for existing NetApp infrastructure with no substitutions permitted. All bidders must complete and submit the CBE form as part of their proposal package to be considered for evaluation, alongside a completed Certificate of Insurance demonstrating appropriate coverage and financial responsibility prior to contract award.

The CBE form requirement ensures that bidding entities meet California's certified business enterprise standards and qualifications. Evaluation of proposals will be based on technical capability, pricing competitiveness, and service level commitments. The contract includes renewal options to provide continuity of critical hardware support services beyond the initial term. Funding for this renewal contract will be sourced through the state's existing IT operations budget allocation, and all required forms specified in Appendix A of the purchasing requirements must be completed and included with the bid submission.