INTRODUCTION The Los Angeles County (County), Sheriff's Department (Department) is seeking qualified vendors (Vendors) to enter into Master Agreements with the County to provide as-needed polygraph examination services (Services) for the Department's Personnel Administration Bureau. VENDOR'S MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS Interested and qualified Vendors who can demonstrate their ability to successfully provide all Services listed in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) to Appendix A (Model Master Agreement) are invited to submit an SOQ provided they meet the following Minimum Mandatory Qualifications: 1. Vendor must be actively administering polygraph examinations, and meet the following criteria: -Vendor must have completed a minimum total of 200 documented polygraph examinations, -Of the total documented polygraph examinations, Vendor must have administered a minimum of 100 polygraph examinations for a law enforcement agency(ies), and -25 of the 100 polygraph examinations for a law enforcement agency(ies) must have been within the last three years using the Lafayette computerized polygraph instrument. Vendor must provide references and supporting documentation to verify this Minimum Mandatory Qualification, which must include start dates, end dates, agency names, and services provided. 2. Vendor must be recognized and accredited by one of the following professional polygraph associations: -American Polygraph Association, or RFSQ Number 744-SH -2- September 2, 2025 -California Association of Polygraph Examiners or -American Association of Police Polygraphists. Vendor must submit copies of accreditation(s) and/or certificate(s) to verify this Minimum Mandatory Qualification. 3. Vendor's proposed polygraph examiners must have successfully graduated from a polygraph course recognized and accredited by the American Polygraph Association, California Association of Polygraph Examiners, or the American Association of Police Polygraphists. Vendor must submit copies of diploma(s) and/or certificate(s) for each polygraph examiner that will provide services to verify this Minimum Mandatory Qualification. 4. Vendor's proposed polygraph examiners must be current members, in good standing, and have attended a minimum of 12 hours of training sponsored by one of the following professional polygraph examiner associations within the last three years: -American Polygraph Association, or -California Association of Polygraph Examiners, or -American Association of Police Polygraphists. Vendor must provide copies of memberships and training certificates for each polygraph examiner who will provide services to verify this Minimum Mandatory Qualification. 5. Each proposed polygraph examiner is required to complete the proficiency exam provided under Exhibit 10 (Proficiency Exam) of Appendix B (Required Forms) to the RFSQ. Vendor must submit a completed proficiency exam for each proposed polygraph examiner who will provide services. Each polygraph examiner must pass the proficiency exam, to the satisfaction of the County, on their first attempt to verify this Minimum Mandatory Qualification. Proposed polygraph examiners who fail to achieve a passing score, will be disqualified, and eliminated from further consideration. 6. If Vendor's compliance with a County contract has been reviewed by the Department of the Auditor-Controller within the last ten years, then Vendor must not have unresolved questioned costs identified by the Auditor-Controller, in an amount over $100,000.00. Costs that are confirmed to be disallowed costs by the contracting County department and remain unpaid for six months or more from the date of disallowance, unless such disallowed costs are the subject of current good faith negotiations to resolve the disallowed costs, in the opinion of the County. RFSQ Number 744-SH -3- September 2, 2025 RFSQ RELEASE The RFSQ will be released and accessible via the Sheriff's Department website at: https://lasd.org/trans
Background
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking qualified vendors to enter into Master Agreements for as-needed polygraph examination services for the Department's Personnel Administration Bureau. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the Department has access to professional and accredited polygraph examination services.
Work Details
Vendors must provide polygraph examination services as outlined in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) to Appendix A (Model Master Agreement). Vendors must demonstrate their ability to successfully provide these services, which include administering polygraph examinations according to established standards and protocols.
Vendors must meet specific qualifications, including having completed a minimum of 200 documented polygraph examinations, with at least 100 for law enforcement agencies, and 25 within the last three years using the Lafayette computerized polygraph instrument. Additionally, vendors must be recognized by professional associations such as the American Polygraph Association or similar organizations. Each proposed examiner must have graduated from an accredited polygraph course and completed ongoing training requirements.
Period of Performance
The contract will remain open until the needs of the Department are met, with specific timelines for submission and review outlined in the RFSQ timetable.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed within Los Angeles County, California.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must meet several mandatory qualifications: actively administer polygraph examinations, be accredited by recognized professional associations, ensure that proposed examiners have relevant diplomas and training certificates, complete proficiency exams, and not have unresolved questioned costs exceeding $100,000 from previous contracts with the County.
