Exhibit 6 CBE_Form.xlsx

Exhibit 6 is a Certification of Business Enterprise (CBE) form for the State of California related to the Influenza Preparedness Consultant contract opportunity. This document serves as a certification template for bidders to declare their business enterprise status and eligibility under California's contracting requirements. The form requires contractors to provide detailed information about their business classification, ownership structure, and compliance with state certification standards for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other designated enterprise categories relevant to the procurement.

The CBE form establishes documentation requirements for bidders seeking to qualify for any applicable set-asides or preferences in the contracting process. Contractors must certify their current status, provide supporting documentation, and affirm their eligibility under applicable state and local regulations. This certification is a mandatory submission component for bid consideration and ensures that only qualified entities receive consideration under any special contracting provisions. The form functions as a gating requirement for participation in the procurement and must be completed accurately and truthfully by all bidders seeking to claim any preferential status in the award process.