Exhibit 6 -CBE Form.xlsx

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form exhibit for a California state software renewal contract for Red Hat products. The document serves as a certification and compliance form for bidders participating in the 27000105 procurement opportunity, which is a brand-specific renewal for Red Hat software licensing. The form is designed to verify that participating vendors meet California's CBE requirements and contains standardized fields for business identification, certification status, and ownership information that bidders must complete as part of their proposal submission.

The CBE Form functions as a mandatory compliance document requiring bidders to document their certified business enterprise status, including verification of minority, women, disabled veteran, or LGBTQ ownership as applicable under California contracting regulations. Completion and submission of this exhibit is a prerequisite for bid consideration, and all bidders must provide accurate and truthful information regarding their business classification and certification credentials. The form ensures that the state can track set-aside compliance and monitor diversity spending goals associated with the Red Hat software renewal contract.