Annual Contract for Law Enforcement Polygraph Examination Services for the Chatham Couty Police Department

Chatham County, Georgia, is seeking qualified independent providers to establish an annual contract for professional law enforcement polygraph examination services to support the Chatham County Police Department. These services are required on an as-needed basis and encompass criminal investigations, internal affairs, administrative matters, and pre-employment screening, including specialized examinations for narcotics, theft, violent crimes, and sexual offenses. The selected provider must offer a private, secure testing environment and deliver a full service process including pre-test interviews, examination administration, scoring, and professional written reports. The contract is an annual agreement with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals, with an anticipated budget of approximately 20,000 dollars. The County will utilize a Competitive Sealed Proposal method of source selection, awarding the contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous based on price, technical competence, and relevant law enforcement experience. Evaluation criteria include the quality and timeliness of reporting, examiner qualifications, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and chain-of-custody integrity for sensitive criminal-justice information. Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal via the County's online portal, including examiner resumes, professional credentials, and a sample redacted report. Mandatory requirements include maintaining liability and workman's compensation insurance, adhering to non-discrimination standards, and providing a disclosure of responsibility regarding business integrity and legal compliance.