Exhibit_6_CBE_Form - 20211122.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form for the State of California related to an Atlassian Software Licenses Renewal procurement. The document serves as a certification and compliance verification document for bidders participating in this state contract opportunity. The form is designed to collect and validate information regarding a vendor's CBE status, which is a critical requirement for participation in California state contracting opportunities. The CBE certification requirement applies to this Atlassian Software Licenses Renewal solicitation, indicating that the state has established specific small business participation goals or requirements for this procurement. Bidders must complete and submit the CBE form as part of their proposal packages to demonstrate their eligibility and compliance with California's business enterprise certification requirements.

The CBE form functions as a documentation tool to verify vendor certifications, ownership structure, and compliance with state-mandated diversity and small business participation standards. Submission of a completed and accurate CBE form is mandatory for bid consideration, and any discrepancies or incomplete information may result in bid rejection or disqualification. The form likely requires vendors to provide documentation of their current CBE certification status, evidence of ongoing compliance with certification requirements, and attestations regarding their business classification. This certification mechanism ensures that state procurement resources are appropriately directed toward certified enterprises and that the state achieves its established contracting goals for small and disadvantaged businesses in software licensing and related technology services.