Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2701

Traditional polygraph examiner services for Abilene Police Department candidates

The City of Abilene is seeking qualified providers to conduct traditional polygraph examinations for Abilene Police Department candidates under RFP CB-2701. - Government buyer - City of Abilene, Texas; Human Resources, with services supporting the Abilene Police Department. - Purchasing contact: Melissa Gorman, Division Manager - Purchasing; the posting also identifies the Purchasing Administrator role. - Requested services and scale - Pre-employment polygraph testing for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates, with an estimated 40–60 candidates per year. - The attachment lists 40 polygraph services per candidate; the other solicitation materials do not provide a separate quantity. - The provider must supply questionnaires, qualified examiners, equipment, and onsite testing, and deliver secure written reports within two business days. - The City will reimburse travel expenses. - Important requirement - The City requires a traditional polygraph. EyeDetect and similar alternative technologies are not accepted because of civil service requirements. - Named product/vendor - EyeDetect is named as an example of an unacceptable alternative technology. No service provider or polygraph-equipment OEM is identified by name.

Description

The City of Abilene is seeking proposals for polygraph examiner services. The RFP requires use of a traditional polygraph; the addendum states that alternative technology such as EyeDetect will not be considered due to civil service requirements. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, and must be submitted sealed as specified in the posting.

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