Annual Contract for Clinical Polygraph Services

The Tarrant County Purchasing Department is seeking qualified providers to deliver clinical polygraph services to support the supervision and treatment of individuals charged with sexual offenses. The selected provider will be required to conduct polygraph examinations in accordance with established industry standards and ethical guidelines. The provider must have a minimum of two years of experience conducting clinical polygraph examinations and must be trained and qualified in Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT) protocols. The contract term is 12 months with the option to renew for three additional 12-month periods. • The provider must have a fully operational office within Tarrant County. • The provider must comply with the "Recommended Guidelines for Clinical Polygraph Examinations of Sex Offenders" developed by JPCOT. • The provider must adhere to APA/AAPP ethical codes, including standards for examiner conduct, examinee rights, and test validity. • The provider must use validated, evidence-based polygraph techniques and scoring methods centered on clarity, neutrality, scientific validity, and defensibility. • The provider must provide written reports to CSCD within seven calendar days following the examination. • The provider must immediately notify CSCD if the polygraph results indicate additional offenses or any immediate danger to the community.