Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides comprehensive heavy-duty towing and recovery services across multiple geographic zones in Ohio. The contract enables qualified vendors to offer 24/7 towing services for commercial vehicles (Class 5-9) on interstate and state highways. Vendors must possess specific equipment including 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and support trucks, ensuring rapid response and efficient incident management for highway emergencies.

The master IDV contract is awarded to Sandy's Auto & Truck Service Inc. and will operate from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Covering twelve distinct geographic zones in Ohio, the competitive selection contract allows vendors to bid on one or multiple service areas. The contract features a structured incentive payment system, with $2,499 for successful TRIP events and $600 for cancelled events. Vendors must meet stringent qualifications, including ten years of heavy-duty towing experience, $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training certification.