Exhibit 6 CBE_Form (1).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form for the State of California's respirator fit testing services contract opportunity (27-0185) administered through T-SPECS, the statewide cooperative purchasing vehicle. The contract solicitation requests bids for comprehensive respirator fit testing services to support California state agencies and participating T-SPECS members, encompassing initial fit tests, annual retest certifications, and OSHA-compliant documentation. Bids are due October 28, 2026, and the contract is structured as an indefinite-term agreement with pricing anticipated to be determined on a per-test or similar fee basis. Vendors must meet detailed technical specifications covering testing methodologies, equipment calibration, record-keeping procedures, and personnel certification standards. All bidders are required to complete and submit the CBE Form along with other required purchasing forms contained in Appendix A, including vendor information documentation and compliance attestations, as material requirements for proposal acceptance.

CBE status under California's certification programs for disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veteran, and LGBTQ business enterprises is a material eligibility and set-aside consideration that directly impacts competitive standing. Bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form to establish claimed certifications. Funding derives from individual participating agencies utilizing the contract, with costs distributed based on actual usage through the cooperative purchasing framework. Failure to submit complete documentation, including the CBE Form and all required purchasing forms, may render a proposal non-responsive and ineligible for consideration.