Exhibit_6_CBE_Form (2).xlsx

This is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification form related to a procurement by the State of California for a 50-ton trailer (Item #26-342R) through Request for Bid RFB-IS-26200543. The procurement involves the acquisition of a single heavy-duty trailer unit with comprehensive technical specifications governing construction, materials, safety features, and operational capacity, including requirements for axle configurations, brake systems, lighting, and safety equipment. The bid solicitation was posted on January 12, 2026, with a firm submission deadline of January 27, 2026. Bidders were required to complete the CBE form as part of their submission package, along with the State of California's standard purchasing required forms outlined in Appendix A.

The procurement includes provisions and set-aside opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, as evidenced by the mandatory CBE certification form that qualified vendors must complete and submit. The evaluation criteria focus on technical conformity, requiring vendors to demonstrate precise alignment with the trailer's detailed technical specifications. Completion and submission of the CBE form was a required component of the bidding documentation, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises had the opportunity to participate in and compete for this contract award.