September 3, 2025

RE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

REQUEST FOR PROPSALS No. RFP PD-25-605

The City of Long Beach (City) has completed its evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. RFP PD-25-605 for Polygraph Examination Services. Three proposals were received and evaluated. Based on the evaluation criteria stated in the RFP and analysis of the response, it is the City’s intent to award a contract to:

• Spectrum Polygraph Services, of Lynwood, CA

• True Polygraph, of Upland, CA

• Truth Be Told Polygraph, of Brea, CA

Thank you for your participation in the procurement process. The City of Long Beach regards your firm as an important and valuable provider of goods and/or services. If I can answer any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (562) 570-6738 during normal business hours or by email at rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov.

Sincerely, Rachel Yos Rachel Yos, Assistant Administrative Analyst I

NOTE: This Notice of Intent to Award does not constitute an award.

The awarded vendor will receive a purchase order from the City of Long Beach. Work shall not commence without a signed purchase order.

Financial Management Business Relations Bureau/Purchasing Division

411 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6200 mailto:rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

Date: September 2, 2025

To: Michelle Wilson, Purchasing Agent

From: Jessica Villalobos, Contracts and Grants Administrator

Subject: Selection of RFP PD-25-605 Polygraph Examination Services

A Request for Proposals (RFP) PD-25-605 was released on June 10, 2025, soliciting proposals from qualified professionals, teams, and firms to provide comprehensive pre-employment polygraph services for the Long Beach Police Department. These services are a critical component of the City’s public safety hiring process and help ensure compliance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Three proposals were received in response to the RFP by the July 22, 2025, deadline.

The proposals were reviewed to ensure all mandatory requirements of the RFP were met.

The proposals met the mandatory requirements and were deemed responsive.

A selection committee met and evaluated the proposals. The proposals were evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria, as stipulated in the RFP:

CRITERIA

1. Organizational Capacity & Experience Demonstrated competence Experience in performing polygraph examinations for law enforcement agencies Expertise and availability of key personnel

2. Method of Approach Understanding of the pre-employment polygraph screening requirements Ability to meet the minimum capacity of examinations (5-12 per day) Ability to provide results in an organized, narrative format Adherence to confidentiality agreements and relevant policies Flexibility to adjust polygraph examination formats based on specific needs of LBPD Maintaining and utilizing professional office facilities for secure and private examinations Ability to manage and handle large volumes of polygraph exams during high-demand periods.

3. Communications & Reporting

Timeliness of reporting results and examination data Clear communication of findings and recommendations to the City of Long Beach

4. Reasonableness of Cost

After a comprehensive evaluation of the proposals, the selection committee selected the following three organizations (listed alphabetically) based on their applicable experience, ability to provide the services as listed in the scope of work, and reasonableness of cost in conformance with the terms of the RFP:

Memorandum

Spectrum Polygraph Services, of Lynwood, CA True Polygraph, of Upland, CA Truth Be Told Polygraph, of Brea, CA

Final scores of the proposals are shown in the table below:

Vendor Final Score

Spectrum Polygraph Services 58%

True Polygraph 77%

Truth Be Told Polygraph 94%

APPROVED:

Michelle Wilson, Purchasing Agent Date

9/3/25

Selection Memo PD-25-605-Polygraph Examination Services