Polygraph Examination Services for Post-Conviction Adult Sex Offenders

The County of Orange Probation Department is soliciting proposals for Polygraph Examination Services for Post-Conviction Adult Sex Offenders, targeting up to 700 annual polygraph examinations across multiple examination types including sexual history, specific issue, and maintenance/monitoring tests. The procurement is specifically seeking qualified firms capable of providing specialized polygraph services for adult sex offenders, with examinations to be conducted by professionals meeting American Polygraph Association (APA) standards, including 40 hours of specialized PCSOT training and ongoing continuing education requirements. Respondents must maintain a centrally located testing facility in Orange County and provide comprehensive written examination reports to assigned Deputy Probation Officers and treatment providers. The solicitation was released on December 17, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Key proposal submission deadlines include a question submission deadline of January 3, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of January 20, 2025. The initial contract term is three calendar years, beginning July 1, 2025, with potential for a two-year renewal option, structured as a firm fixed-fee arrangement with pricing to be determined through the proposal process.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must comply with extensive security and confidentiality requirements, including adherence to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security guidelines, CLETS regulations, and California Penal Code confidentiality standards. Contractors will be required to sign multiple confidentiality agreements, including exhibits addressing Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) protection and employee acknowledgment forms. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the contract notes that Board of Supervisors approval is required for annual contract values exceeding $200,000 or total multi-year contract values surpassing $1,000,000. The contract emphasizes strict professional standards, with potential contractors required to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of post-conviction sex offender testing protocols, maintain professional liability insurance, and provide evidence of specialized polygraph examination expertise. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the procurement documents, and the opportunity appears open to qualified polygraph examination service providers meeting the specified professional and operational requirements.