Exhibit_6_CBE_Form.xlsx

Exhibit 6 is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submitted as part of a Request for Bids issued by the State of California for an Audiovisual Monitoring System. This compliance documentation is designed to track and validate the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises, including minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, in the contractor's bid response. The form serves as the primary mechanism for bidders to demonstrate their commitment to CBE involvement and to provide supporting documentation verifying the eligibility and participation levels of subcontractors or joint venture partners classified as certified small businesses. Bid submissions for this comprehensive audiovisual monitoring system procurement were due by January 29, 2026, with the project scope encompassing installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of an advanced monitoring system including video surveillance equipment, recording infrastructure, display systems, and network integration components.

The procurement requires bidders to submit firm, fixed-price proposals itemizing costs for major system components and labor categories, with the expectation of delivering a fully operational audiovisual monitoring solution that meets detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, appropriate insurance coverage, and bonding capacity commensurate with the project's technical complexity. The CBE Form documentation is mandatory for all bid submissions and requires vendors to identify any small business enterprise participation, including the specific roles, responsibilities, and participation percentages of certified disadvantaged business enterprises involved in the contract performance. Vendors must provide comprehensive references validating their technical capabilities and previous experience with similar complex monitoring systems, while also demonstrating compliance with California's business certification requirements and set-aside provisions for eligible small businesses.