Purchase of a second robotic field lining machine (Turf Tank) to…
Traverse City Area Public SchoolsMichigan- Detected
- Oct 1, 2026
- 37 days ago
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Purchase of a second robotic field lining machine (Turf Tank) to improve efficiency and reduce travel time for groundskeepers across the district's athletic fields.
The purchase is through the TIPS contract, which bypasses the need for a formal bid process. The funds will come from capital bond funds. The first Turf Tank was a 'huge success'.
From the meeting
- Source
- TCAPS Board Finance Committee Meeting 10.1.26
- Meeting date
- October 1, 2026
- Agency
- Traverse City Area Public Schools
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