Summary of Exhibit 6 - CBE Form

Exhibit 6 is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form associated with California's hardware support renewal contract for NetApp equipment (Contract 588549). This document serves as the certification and compliance form for bidders participating in the state procurement process. The form requires bidders to declare their CBE status and provide documentation supporting their certification eligibility under California's business enterprise program requirements. The form is structured to capture essential business information, certification categories, and compliance documentation necessary for evaluation against the state's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise goals.

The CBE form establishes eligibility criteria and documentation requirements that bidders must complete and submit as part of their proposal package for the NetApp hardware support renewal opportunity. Completion and submission of this form is mandatory for bidders seeking consideration under California's CBE program, which may provide preferences, set-asides, or other procurement advantages. The form functions as a verification mechanism to ensure only qualified and legitimately certified enterprises receive CBE designation benefits in the competitive bidding process, and its submission is integral to the overall proposal evaluation and award determination process.