Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a multiple-award contract for specialized heavy-duty towing and recovery services across 12 geographic zones in Ohio. The contract covers emergency towing for commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9), requiring vendors to provide comprehensive roadway incident response with specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck/trailer. Vendors must meet strict performance standards, including 45-minute response times during peak hours and 60-minute response times during non-peak hours, with complete scene clearance required within 90 minutes.

Pat & Son Towing & Recovery LLC is a prime contractor for this competitive selection contract, awarded by ODOT on June 11, 2025, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers the state of Ohio and is classified under the UNSPSC code 78141500 for transport arranging services. Successful TRIP events are compensated with an incentive payment of $2,499, with additional provisions for cancelled or unsuccessful events. The contract requires vendors to be based in Ohio, comply with Executive Order 2022-02D, and ensure all services are performed within the United States.