Exhibit 6 - CBE_Form - 20210714 - final (1).xlsx

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form used by the State of California for contractor certification and eligibility verification. The form serves as a documentation tool for identifying businesses that meet minority, women, disabled veteran, or other socioeconomically disadvantaged classifications under California's contracting programs. The form collects comprehensive information about the applying business entity, including ownership structure, organizational details, principal officers and managers, and certification history. It requires detailed financial information, business operations data, and documentation of the firm's experience and capabilities. The form is designed to establish the applicant's eligibility for state contract set-asides and preference programs, with particular emphasis on verifying genuine ownership by members of disadvantaged groups and confirming the business's operational status and track record.

The CBE Form functions as a prerequisite submission for businesses seeking to participate in California state and local contracting opportunities, particularly those designated with set-asides for certified enterprises. Applicants must provide supporting documentation to substantiate all claims regarding ownership, control, and socioeconomic status. The form requires certification under penalty of perjury and serves as the basis for determining bid eligibility and contract award preferences. Completion and submission of this form is mandatory for contractors seeking to benefit from California's contracting programs that prioritize certified business enterprises, and false statements or omissions may result in bid rejection, contract termination, or debarment from future contracting opportunities.