RFB_IS_26200770_Exhibit 6 CBE_Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form exhibit for the State of California's forklift procurement solicitation IS_26200770 (Contract 15739P-FORKLIFT-AMENDMENT 02). The form serves as a standardized document that bidders must complete to demonstrate their eligibility and certification status under California's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) provisions. The CBE Form is a mandatory submission requirement for all interested vendors responding to the Request for Bids, which was posted on April 1, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of April 23, 2026. Prospective bidders must accurately complete and submit this exhibit as part of their comprehensive bid package to be considered for award.

The CBE Form functions as a critical compliance and qualification document within California's procurement framework, requiring bidders to provide detailed information regarding their business enterprise classification, ownership structure, and disadvantaged business status. Completion and submission of this form directly impact a bidder's eligibility for consideration and may influence evaluation scoring, particularly regarding any applicable set-aside designations or DBE participation goals that factor into the procurement's award process. All vendors pursuing this forklift supply contract must obtain and properly execute this form in accordance with state requirements prior to the April 23, 2026 deadline to ensure their bids remain responsive and eligible for evaluation.