Exhibit 6 CBE_Form.xlsx

This file is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form used by the State of California for vendor certification and compliance purposes related to state and local contracting opportunities. The form serves as documentation for businesses seeking to participate in procurement processes, including the three-year soil agreement contract opportunity. The document establishes the framework for certifying small businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises, and other minority-owned or women-owned business classifications that may be eligible for contract set-asides or preference considerations. The form requires vendors to provide detailed business information, ownership structure, annual revenue figures, and certification status from recognized state and local agencies to verify their eligibility for participation in state contracts.

The CBE form is a critical compliance and eligibility documentation tool that determines whether businesses qualify for preferential treatment, set-asides, or other contract opportunities reserved for certified enterprises. Completion of this form is typically mandatory for bidders seeking to compete on California state and local contracts and may directly impact scoring, award decisions, or eligibility determinations. The certification information captured in the form helps ensure compliance with state procurement regulations and supports the state's goals of awarding contracts to qualified small and disadvantaged businesses. Vendors must maintain current certifications and provide accurate, up-to-date business classification information as part of their bid submission.