Polygraph Services; 15-10109-000

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking a contractor to provide specialized polygraph services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15-10109-000. The procurement covers polygraph testing and analysis for sexual offender evaluations, with a maximum of 15 exams per year. Qualified contractors must be a California Association of Polygraph Examiners Certified Sex Offender Polygraph Examiner with at least 40 hours of Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing training. The services include conducting sexual history polygraph exams, specific-issues exams, and maintenance exams, with a daily limit of five examinations (no more than three Sexual History Examinations). Deliverables include comprehensive exam sessions involving interviews, examinations, video recordings, and final reports. The contract is set to run from May 16, 2016, through May 15, 2018, with services to be provided Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding state holidays. The bid response was due by April 11, 2016, with a bid opening scheduled for April 12, 2016, at 10:00 AM.

The procurement offers a 5% bid preference for certified Small Businesses and includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Contractors must provide their own equipment and materials and meet stringent insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. The contractor must also comply with specific hospital standards, including a detailed dress code, neckwear restrictions, tool control procedures, and influenza vaccination requirements. Contractors must wear photo ID badges and adhere to strict facility guidelines, including taking an unpaid 30-minute to one-hour lunch break after six hours of service. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract appears to be structured on a per-exam basis, with contractors expected to provide comprehensive polygraph examination services for the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero.