Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026116 Addendum 1

Tarrant County Solicits Licensed Providers for Annual Clinical Polygraph Services

Tarrant County is seeking qualified, licensed polygraph examiners to provide annual clinical polygraph services for individuals under community supervision for sexual offenses. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) - Tarrant County Purchasing Office (contracting office) - Services Requested: - Clinical polygraph examination services, including scheduling, conducting exams, reporting, and collaboration with supervision and treatment staff - Examiners must be licensed in Texas, trained in Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT), and have at least two years of relevant experience - Providers must be graduates or members of accredited polygraph schools recognized by the American Polygraph Association (APA) or American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP), and listed on the Joint Polygraph Committee on Offender Testing (JPCOT) roster - Adherence to APA/AAPP ethical codes and validated polygraph techniques is required - Timely service delivery: exams scheduled within 14 days, reports delivered within 7 days - Providers must maintain an operational office in Tarrant County and comply with confidentiality, data security, and background check requirements - Providers may be required to provide testimony if requested - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a professional services contract - Notable Requirements: - Strict licensure, training, and ethical standards - Collaboration with CSCD and treatment providers - Service delivery timelines and confidentiality/data security mandates

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications issued by Tarrant County for an annual contract to provide clinical polygraph services. The contract aims to partner with qualified clinical polygraphers to support supervision strategies for defendants, identify deception or non-compliance, and promote accountability. The contract term is twelve months with an option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Providers must meet specific qualifications, including licensure, training, and experience in clinical polygraph examinations, particularly related to sex offender testing.

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