Polygraph Examination Services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Parole Division is soliciting bids for Sex Offender Clinical Polygraph Examination Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 696-PD-25-B020. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide polygraph examinations for sex offenders under supervision, with services to be performed at district parole offices, residential reentry centers, and other approved locations. Successful bidders must have polygraph examiners who have completed a minimum of 40 hours of specialized sex offender polygraph examination training recognized by the American Polygraph Association (APA) and possess at least five years of experience conducting polygraph examinations. The contract will run from November 30, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. TDCJ will subsidize one polygraph examination for moderate or low-risk clients, two examinations for high-risk clients, and one reexamination per fiscal year if justified. The bid response deadline is October 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with a planned service commencement date of November 30, 2025. Bidders must complete a detailed pricing schedule that includes rates for initial examinations and reexaminations.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan with a goal of 21.1% for commodities contracts, specifically targeting Texas-certified HUB vendors. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, comply with confidentiality regulations, and adhere to department policies regarding client safety and examination protocols. The contract requires examiners to maintain strict professional standards, including accurate record-keeping, ethical practices, and protection of examiner and examinee information. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract involves providing polygraph services across multiple district parole offices and residential reentry centers throughout Texas. Examiners will be responsible for conducting specialized examinations of sex offenders, with detailed requirements for examination procedures, data recording, analysis standards, and professional conduct. The contract emphasizes comprehensive monitoring and treatment support for sex offenders under supervision, with a focus on professional and thorough polygraph examination services.