Pro X Field Painter

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for the Pro X Field Painter, an autonomous robotic field marking system manufactured by Tiny Mobile Robots, through a competitive Quick Quote solicitation (2024-QQ-352). The procurement is specifically targeting a field painting solution for sports facilities within Sarasota County and Siesta Key CDP, with a focus on acquiring a highly efficient, technologically advanced robotic painting device. The Pro X Field Painter is designed to autonomously mark various sports fields including soccer, football, lacrosse, and diamond sports, offering significant operational advantages such as reducing painting time, eliminating manual layout processes, and cutting paint costs by 50-60%. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the ProcureNow portal, with a response deadline of December 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm, and a deadline for questions on December 12, 2024. Vendors must submit comprehensive quotes that include detailed product specifications, such as the robot's 5-gallon paint capacity, 3-wheel design, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and over 100 pre-built field templates, along with a vendor questionnaire addressing licenses, certifications, and compliance requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The solicitation indicates that the award will be made to the lowest total bid price, with a strict maximum budget of $50,000 for the initial procurement. Sarasota County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within a 30-day period following the award, and potentially extend purchases for up to one year if the vendor agrees, while maintaining the total purchase limit of $50,000. Vendors must provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $500,000 or $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability of $500,000, and Workers Compensation with statutory limits. The county requires vendors to name Sarasota County Government as an additional insured on liability policies and submit insurance certificates electronically. The procurement includes extensive compliance requirements, such as scrutinized companies provisions and employment eligibility verification, ensuring a rigorous selection process for the Pro X Field Painter contract.