Polygraph School

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Criminal Justice Training is seeking proposals for a Polygraph School contract through Request for Proposal (RFP) 525-2600000047, specifically targeting an accredited polygraph school to provide two distinct training courses for employees in the Testing Services Section of the Office of Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Support (OKLECS). The procurement involves a 10-week basic polygraph training course and a 1-week Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT) course, designed to accommodate between 10 and 24 students during the period of January 5, 2026, through March 20, 2026. The evaluation criteria are comprehensive, totaling 650 possible points, with a detailed assessment of technical and cost proposals, including pass/fail mandatory requirements, professional association memberships, curriculum details, training experience, and professional references. The technical proposal will be thoroughly reviewed for qualifications, while the cost proposal will be scored competitively, with the lowest-priced proposal receiving maximum points. Proposals are due by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with the initial contract term anticipated from January 5, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the Commonwealth reserves significant procurement discretion, including the right to negotiate pricing, reject any or all proposals, and potentially require oral presentations from the top three ranked vendors. The contract's funding is contingent upon appropriations and will not become effective until approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee. The cost proposal requires all-inclusive fees covering transportation, meals, lodging, course supplies, and incidental expenses, with separate pricing for the basic polygraph and PCSOT courses and potential volume discounts for multiple attendees. Offerors must certify that their proposal was developed independently, without collusion or conflict of interest. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive evaluation process and multi-course nature suggest a substantial contract value commensurate with providing specialized professional training for law enforcement personnel.