Purchase of Swozi Auto Robotic Sports Field Line Painter

The contract involves a sole source procurement by the City of Orlando’s Fleet Management department for the purchase of the Swozi Auto Robotic Sports Field Line Painter from Turf Robotics LLC, authorized under solicitation number S25-0408 and posted on May 8, 2025. Turf Robotics holds exclusive distribution rights for the Swozi product within Florida, justified by patented technologies including a proprietary GPS-actuated spray arm, 3D terrain correction technology, and an internal Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that enable precise and autonomous line marking on sports fields. This exclusivity and the absence of equivalent products in the marketplace form the basis for the sole source acquisition. The solicitation invites potential alternative suppliers to provide qualifications and product information by May 16, 2025, via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai. No competitive or evaluation criteria, standard contract clauses, or pricing details were disclosed, consistent with a sole source procurement approach. The procurement scope is limited to the purchase of the robotic line painter unit itself, without additional services such as installation or training. Delivery and acceptance are expected to take place within Florida, with the City of Orlando responsible for inspection and acceptance based on product conformance to the proprietary specifications outlined in the vendor documentation. The contract does not specify formal inspection standards, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or invoicing methods. There is no data provided on contract type, funding, or socioeconomic certifications for the supplier. The key point of contact for this acquisition is Varun Desai, who manages vendor communications and submissions. The procurement focuses on acquiring a technologically unique, patented product, leveraging the sole source justification to streamline acquisition from the exclusive supplier Turf Robotics LLC.