24-64077 Polygraph Testing Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at the Coalinga facility has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 24-64077-000 for Polygraph Testing Services, seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive polygraph testing and analysis for patients. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to be a California Association of Polygraph Examiners Certified Sex Offender Polygraph Examiner with proof of 40 hours of specialized Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing training and documented experience conducting at least 100 sex offender polygraph exams in a Civil Commitment Institution setting. Services must be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with a contract term from June 1, 2025, through December 1, 2025. The bid submission deadline is May 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and a Notice of Intent to Award to be posted on May 6, 2025. A cancellation fee of $75.00 is established for appointments canceled with less than 24 hours notice.

The procurement allows for small business preference and includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the DVBE participation requirement is specifically waived for this solicitation. The total contract amount is not to exceed $149,999.00, with bidders required to specify their per-service rate. Potential bidders must demonstrate significant specialized experience in sex offender polygraph testing within civil commitment environments, indicating a narrow field of qualified vendors. The solicitation appears targeted to specialized polygraph examination providers with specific certifications and extensive experience in forensic testing environments. The contract's focused scope and specific requirements suggest a need for highly qualified, experienced professionals who can provide precise and reliable polygraph testing services for a specialized patient population.