# Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2701

Traditional polygraph examiner services for Abilene Police Department candidates

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** November 06, 2026
**Identifier:** CB-2701
**NAICS:** 561611

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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