Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a competitive selection indefinite delivery vehicle for heavy towing and recovery services across multiple geographic zones in Ohio. The IDV enables qualified towing companies to provide emergency services for large commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9) involved in roadway incidents, with a primary focus on expediting vehicle clearance and reducing traffic congestion. Under this contract, successful vendors are eligible for an incentive payment of $2,499 per incident when meeting specific response and clearance time requirements, operating on a 24/7 basis with coordination through the Traffic Management Center.

Dans Towing & Recovery LTD is a prime contractor for this IDV, which covers the state of Ohio and runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The competitive selection contract type allows for multiple vendors to be awarded across 12 different geographic zones, with Dans Towing specifically bidding for Zones 6C and 7C. Vendors must meet stringent requirements, including minimum equipment specifications such as two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, and a fuel transfer system, along with mandatory Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training. The contract was awarded on June 10, 2025, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027, and falls under the UNSPSC category of Transport Arranging Services (78141500).