Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a comprehensive indefinite delivery vehicle for heavy-duty towing and recovery services across the state. This contract enables qualified vendors to provide critical roadway clearance and incident response services for large commercial vehicles on state highways. The IDV covers 12 distinct geographic zones, with vendors required to maintain specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck. Vendors must have at least ten years of heavy towing experience and be prepared to respond 24/7 within specified time frames ranging from 45-60 minutes depending on zone and time of day.

Engels Auto Service Inc. has been awarded this competitive selection contract (DOT05525-16) for the TRIP Program, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is statewide in coverage and falls under the UNSPSC category of Transport Arranging Services (78141500). Vendors are eligible for an incentive payment of $2,499 per successful TRIP event, with additional provisions for cancelled ($600) and unsuccessful ($0) events. The contract emphasizes compliance with Executive Order 2022-02D, requiring vendors to affirm no services will be performed in Russia and meeting all state procurement requirements.