Purchase of Swozi Auto Robotic Sports Field Line Painter

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement opportunity (Solicitation Number S25-0408) for the purchase of a Swozi Auto Robotic Sports Field Line Painter from Turf Robotics LLC. The procurement is specifically for a specialized robotic line marking system with unique technological features, including a patented line marking method, GPS-actuated spray head arm, 3D terrain correction technology, an internal Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 7-gallon paint capacity, 20-inch pneumatic turf tires, and an integrated handlebar. The procurement notice was posted on May 8, 2025, with a response deadline of May 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). During a seven-calendar-day period, alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, via email at varun.desai@orlando.gov. The City's Fleet Management Department is overseeing this procurement, and the sole source justification is based on Turf Robotics LLC being the exclusive distributor of the Swozi Auto Robotic Sports Field Line Painter in Florida.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documents, the procurement notice explicitly provides an opportunity for alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capability to provide a comparable product or service. The vendor letter from SWOZI OPS Line Marking emphasizes that Turf Robotics holds exclusive distribution and marketing rights in Florida and asserts that no identical product is available for purchase. No specific award value, budget range, or pricing details are disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring a highly specialized piece of equipment for sports field maintenance, with unique technological capabilities that distinguish it from traditional line marking methods. The sole source procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to challenge the exclusive distribution claim within the specified seven-day period, ensuring a transparent and competitive procurement approach.