Exhibit 6 CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form exhibit related to the California UASI 24 N-36-184 CERT Backpack grant opportunity (GovTribe ID: 2725498). The document serves as a certification and compliance verification form for contractors or vendors participating in this state-funded initiative. The form is designed to collect and validate information regarding a bidder's CBE status, which is a prerequisite for participation in this California grant-funded project. The specific requirements regarding project scope, deliverables, timelines, and meeting dates would be detailed in the primary solicitation documents accompanying this exhibit.

The CBE form functions as a set-aside requirement, ensuring that participation opportunities are reserved for or prioritized toward certified business enterprises as defined by the State of California. This certification requirement reflects the state's commitment to supporting diverse and local business participation in publicly funded projects. Vendors and contractors must complete and submit this form as part of their bid package to demonstrate compliance with CBE participation mandates. The funding source for this opportunity is the UASI (Urban Area Security Initiative) grant program, which provides federal support for state and local security initiatives. Completion and certification through this form is mandatory for bid consideration under this grant-funded contract opportunity.