NIGP 99070: Polygraph Testing Services

NIGP 99070 Polygraph Testing Services is an Item code under which state and local governments procure pre-employment polygraph examinations for law enforcement hiring, internal affairs and criminal investigations, and background clearances. The work spans exam administration, written reports with audio and video recording, quality control review, and candidate consultations or testimony for appeals, with examiners required to hold American Polygraph Association or American Association of Police Polygraphists certifications and often bachelor's degrees in criminal justice or related fields. State patrol agencies, city police departments, and transit authorities are the primary issuing bodies, with Colorado State Patrol appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple fiscal-year procurements, and the code draws interest from both large metros and smaller municipal jurisdictions. Recent activity shows state agencies and local police departments issuing RFPs and Documented Quotes with response windows typically of one to two weeks, pricing structures built on unit costs per examination or examination type with volume tiers, and service-level agreements demanding exam scheduling within 24 to 48 hours and report delivery within 24 to 72 hours of completion.

Colorado and Texas dominate recent activity, with three Colorado State Patrol solicitations posted between April and May 2026 covering pre-employment polygraph services across the Denver Metro area with preferred statewide travel capability for a monthly volume of 30 to 50 examinations, and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority issuing a Blanket Purchase Order on May 11, 2026 (due May 29, 2026) for 80 pre-employment and 120 specific-issue examinations over 24 months with same-day testing accommodation and results delivery within 24 to 48 hours. The City of Tucson Police Department issued an RFP on April 14, 2026 (originally due January 29, 2026, indicating a repost or extended solicitation cycle) for polygraph and employee examination services supporting 100 to 200 candidates annually across multiple hiring cycles, with pre-submittal meeting and question deadlines in mid-January and final proposals due at 2:00 p.m. through the city's online system. Contract terms typically run one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, insurability requirements emphasize general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability coverage in the $1 million to $2 million range, and vendors must maintain examination records for a minimum of five years.