Exhibit_6_CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6) for the State of California's Quick Bid procurement for MultiRAE Sensor Pumps manufactured by Honeywell. The solicitation, designated as Contract 586241, seeks a portable multi-gas detection instrument for hazardous environment monitoring and occupational safety applications. The procurement was posted on January 6, 2026, with bid responses due by January 16, 2026, providing a compressed 10-day bid preparation window. Bidders must complete and submit all required documentation outlined in Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms, including vendor registration certifications, pricing schedules, insurance attestations, and compliance declarations. The technical specifications require the MultiRAE Pump to meet stringent performance standards including specific sensor accuracy, battery life, alarm thresholds, calibration requirements, and durability metrics for simultaneous detection of multiple gases.

The CBE Form component indicates the State of California's commitment to promoting diverse business participation in government contracting, with potential set-aside preferences or additional evaluation considerations for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or disadvantaged business categories. Bidders must provide detailed documentation verifying their business classification, ownership structure, and compliance with California's certified business enterprise program standards. Failure to adhere to specified submission requirements may result in automatic bid disqualification. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly detailed, the technical specificity and multi-gas detection requirements suggest this is a specialized procurement with potential significance for safety and industrial monitoring applications.