Exhibit_6_CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form required for the California state procurement related to APC SMART UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) brand-specific equipment. The form serves as documentation for vendors to certify their business enterprise status and eligibility for participation in the contract opportunity. The form requests detailed information about the bidding entity, including business ownership structure, certification status, and compliance with applicable small business and disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. Submission of the completed CBE Form is a mandatory requirement for bid consideration.

The form contains certification declarations regarding the applicant's business classification and set-aside eligibility status. Vendors must provide accurate documentation of their enterprise type, ownership composition, and any relevant certifications from California or federal small business programs. The form functions as a compliance document to ensure that bidders meet any applicable preferential procurement requirements and set-aside provisions that may apply to this procurement. Completion and submission of this form is a precondition for bid evaluation and contract award consideration.