Polygraph Testing

The County of Mohave, on behalf of the Probation Department, is soliciting bids for polygraph testing services under solicitation number 2027-009-IBR. The contractor must provide services across Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, specifically focusing on Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT). The scope of work requires the execution of five specific examination types: instant offense, prior-allegation, sexual history disclosure, maintenance, and sex offense monitoring. All examinations, including pre-test and post-test interviews, must be audio and video recorded. Examiners are required to have at least forty hours of specialized PCSOT training and must adhere to the ethics and standards of the APA, AAPP, and ASTM International Committee E52. Administrative requirements include a submission deadline of December 8, 2026, via the OpenGov procurement portal. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and cyber liability, and name the County of Mohave as an additional insured. Payments are processed within 21 calendar days of receiving a correct invoice, provided that appropriated funds are available. The contract includes strict certifications regarding noncollusion, conflicts of interest, and the prohibition of forced labor from the People's Republic of China. All services are subject to final inspection and acceptance by the County, with nonconforming services requiring replacement at the contractor's expense.