Polygraph testing 18*437

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #180000000437 on behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) for polygraph examination services. The procurement sought contractors to provide polygraph testing across ten regions of Michigan, with a comprehensive scope of services including historical examinations, maintenance examinations, reexaminations, and handling of no-show scenarios. The RFP was publicly posted on SIGMA from December 6, 2017, until January 10, 2018, with a proposal submission deadline that attracted six total vendor responses. Evaluation criteria were stringent, requiring a minimum of 80 points across three key areas: Statement of Work requirements (weighted at 50 points), staffing capabilities (25 points), and vendor experience (25 points). After initial technical evaluations, the state conducted three rounds of price negotiations to establish standardized pricing structures ranging from $150 to $850 depending on the specific type of polygraph examination required.

The procurement did not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, and notably, none of the awarded vendors qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. Six vendors were ultimately recommended for contract awards: Michigan Reliable Polygraph Services, Mike Anthony Forensic Polygraph Consulting Services, Myatt Polygraph Consulting, Myres and Ruffino Polygraph, Secure Polygraph Services, and West Michigan Polygraph Services. Each awarded vendor received a contract amount of $125,000 to serve specific assigned regions throughout Michigan. The contract term is structured for three years with potential for up to five additional one-year renewal options, providing flexibility and continuity for the Michigan Department of Corrections' polygraph examination needs. The total potential contract value across all six vendors represents a significant investment in specialized forensic testing services to support the state's corrections infrastructure.