County of San Diego
John M. Pelligrino Director
Department of Purchasing and Contracting
TELEPHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123-1204
November 1, 2013 TO:
All Interested Parties REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 6242 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SCREENING TRUTH INDICATORS
This Request For Information (RFI) No. 6242 has been issued by the County of San Diego Sheriff’s Department who is seeking information regarding new technology currently being developed to be used as an enhancement to the background check process for persons seeking to be licensed as taxi cab drivers, a requirement of the State of California. This technology would be an enhancement to the current verification process, an additional tool to implement during licensing. It will provide information indicating the individual’s background may require additional review. System features may include, but are not limited to: •
Stand- alone touch screen computers
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Able to run sixty (60) to eighty (80) tests per week
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Can be used by non-native English speakers / ask questions in various languages
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Questions can be answered “yes” or “no”
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Able to determine/measure neuro-muscular reactions to questions by touch
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Establish a baseline response
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Interpret response to questions
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Indicate “pass” or “requires additional review” results
PLEASE NOTE: This RFI will NOT result in an award of any contracts. The intent of the RFI is to assist the Sheriff’s Department in determining the availability of any new technology that can be used as an enhancement to the background check process for taxi cab driver licenses. Dependent upon the response to this RFI, a solicitation may be issued. If your agency is interested in providing the information requested in this RFI, please complete and submit the completed RFI Questionnaire (attached below) via mail or email PRIOR TO 3:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013, to the attention of Hank Ramírez, Procurement Contracting Officer, at: Department of Purchasing and Contracting 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270 San Diego, CA 92123-1204 Email:
[email protected] If you have questions regarding the subject of this RFI, please contact Edna Rains, Sheriff’s Licensing Supervisor, at 858-974-2111 or by email at
[email protected].
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 6242 SCREENING TRUTH INDICATORS
QUESTIONNAIRE Organization Contact Person Address Phone Number
Fax Number
Email
If you need more space for your responses, please attach additional sheets. 1. Briefly describe the features of your truth verification system.
2. What questions will be included to assist in determining if the applicant is withholding information?
3. Describe any unique features that distinguish your product from its competitors. Please limit your response to one (1) page.
4. Has your system been deployed for more than one (1) year in a Law Enforcement environment? Yes ( ) No ( ). If yes, please provide the names and contact information, on a separate sheet of paper, of all such government contracts, active or expired, within the last year.
Questionnaire
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QUESTIONNAIRE 5. What kind of data security and fraud prevention features does your system offer?
6. Describe any unique features that distinguish your firm from its competitors. Please limit your response to one (1) page.
7. What is the estimated cost of providing your services? Please provide detailed information, and use additional sheets if necessary.
Questionnaire
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 6242 SCREENING TRUTH INDICATORS DRAFT - EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK - DRAFT 1. Background The County of San Diego Sheriff's Department renews an average of one thousand six hundred (1,600) taxicab licenses a year. For the renewal process, a background check is conducted on taxi cab drivers as part of the licensing requirements mandated by the State of California. The Sheriff's Department is interested in any new technology currently being developed to provide an indication if individuals are withholding the truth in the prescreening process. This technology will be an enhancement to the verification process, an additional tool to implement during licensing. It will provide information indicating the individual’s background may require additional review. System features may include, but are not limited to: •
Stand- alone touch screen computers
•
Able to run sixty (60) to eighty (80) tests per week
•
Can be used by non-native English speakers/ask questions in various languages
•
Questions can be answered “yes” or “no”
•
Able to determine/measure neuro-muscular reactions to questions by touch
•
Establish a baseline response
•
Interpret response to questions
•
Indicate “pass” or “requires additional review”
2. System Requirements •
Easy to use
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Automated
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Fast
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Accuracy verifiable
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No cost to Sheriff
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Provide all equipment
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Training plan for implementation
(Additional questions for the “enhancement” are attached below)
Exhibit A – Statement of Work
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 6242 SCREENING TRUTH INDICATORS DRAFT - EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK - DRAFT ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB LICENSES ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR ENHANCEMENT CRITICAL ISSUES: 1. Vehicle Accidents A. Have you ever failed to file a vehicle accident report? B. Have you ever had a vehicle accident and failed to report it? C. Have you ever been the cause of a hit and run vehicle accident? 2.
Illegal Drugs A. Have you used any narcotics or illegal drugs within the last 3 years? B. Have you used any narcotics or illegal drugs within the last 12 months? C. Are you currently using any narcotics or illegal drugs?
3.
Sex Offender A. Have you ever committed a sex related crime? B. Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a sex related crime? C. Are you a registered sex offender?
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Arrest/Convictions A. Have you ever withheld information regarding being arrested or convicted for any misdemeanor? B. Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any felony? C. Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any traffic violation?
5.
Smuggling A. Are you associated or affiliated with anyone involved in committing acts of smuggling? B. Are you personally involved in committing acts of smuggling? C. Are you directly or indirectly involved in any way in committing acts of smuggling?
Exhibit A – Statement of Work
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