Exhibit_6_CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form for the State of California procurement of a hybrid minivan vehicle under Request for Bid number IS-26200832, designated as contract 7696. The solicitation seeks a three-passenger minivan hybrid vehicle that meets specific technical and operational requirements established by the state. The procurement includes detailed specifications for hybrid propulsion systems, fuel efficiency targets, seating capacity, and cargo dimensions, with compliance required to applicable federal and state automotive regulations. The bid submission deadline is April 28, 2026, providing a fifteen-day response window from the posting date of April 13, 2026. All prospective bidders must complete mandatory submission forms, including the CBE Form (Exhibit 6), to demonstrate certification status and eligibility to compete. The CBE designation requirement restricts participation to vendors certified under California's minority and women business enterprise program criteria.

The CBE Form functions as a vendor qualification and certification document within the overall procurement package outlined in Appendix A. Submission of the completed CBE Form is mandatory for all prospective bidders and serves as evidence of California certified business enterprise status, which is a prerequisite for bid eligibility. The form establishes evaluation criteria for vendor qualifications and supports the state's objectives to encourage participation from minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises in the vehicle procurement process. No specific contract award value or budget range is detailed in the available solicitation materials, though successful award will obligate the selected vendor to deliver a hybrid minivan vehicle in full compliance with California's technical specifications and operational standards.