Invitation to Qualify: Polygraph Services

The City of Pittsburgh, through the Office of Municipal Investigations, is soliciting proposals via Invitation to Qualify 2024-ITQ-349 to establish open-ended, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts for professional polygraph examination services. The scope of work primarily involves conducting pre-employment screenings, including approximately 10 examinations over consecutive weeks using city-approved questionnaires. Services must be performed at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Headquarters and adhere to American Polygraph Association standards and best practices. Qualified vendors must maintain active APA membership and ensure examiners hold federal-level Criminal Justice Information Services certification. The selection process utilizes a trade-off basis, with equal weight given to the firm's qualifications, experience, and references, as well as the qualifications of the assigned team. While the contract is structured around individual work orders, the total annual compensation is capped at 250,000 dollars. Vendors are required to meet strict insurance minimums, including 3 million dollars in professional liability coverage, and must comply with diversity goals for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2027, and include mandatory documentation such as a W-9, non-disclosure agreement, and a statement of affiliations.