SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT - GPS Guided Field Marking Robot

Longwood University entered into a six‑year, $63,000 lease for an Intelligent One (ION) GPS‑guided field‑marking robot to automate the painting of athletic surfaces. The university determined that only Turf Tank could supply the required technology, invoking a sole‑source procurement under Virginia law. The lease includes the robot hardware, annual service kits, warranty, and a customer‑care plan, eliminating the need for manual labor on field marking. • Total contract value: $63,000 for a six‑year lease (incl. service and warranty). • Vendor: Intelligent Marking USA dba Turf Tank – exclusive North American distributor of the ION robot. • Procurement type: Sole source, approved by the university’s Agency Head on 02/23/2022. • Scope: Provide, install, and maintain an autonomous GPS‑guided field‑marking robot for the university’s athletic facilities.