Exhibit_6_CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form for the State of California related to contract opportunity 586241 for a MultiRAE Sensor quick bid procurement. The form establishes certification and compliance documentation requirements for bidders participating in this contract opportunity. The document outlines the framework for small business and minority-owned business enterprise participation in the solicitation process, including verification of CBE status and eligibility criteria that bidders must satisfy to qualify for consideration under applicable state contracting set-asides or preferences.

The form requires bidders to provide detailed information regarding their business classification, ownership structure, and compliance with California's certified business enterprise program requirements. Key documentation elements include proof of certification, ownership verification, and attestation of ongoing compliance with program standards. This certification requirement ensures that only qualified businesses meeting state-defined criteria for disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, or other eligible business categories can claim any associated bidding preferences or set-asides available under this procurement. The form serves as both a qualifying document and an audit trail for contract award justification and compliance monitoring purposes throughout the procurement lifecycle.