Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a competitive selection contract for heavy-duty towing and recovery services across the state. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) enables qualified vendors to provide emergency towing and clearance services for commercial vehicles (Class 5-9) blocking travel lanes, with the primary goal of expediting traffic incident management. Vendors must possess specific equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck, and must complete Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training.

Big Daddy's Towing Inc. has been awarded a contract under this IDV, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers multiple geographic zones across Ohio, with vendors eligible to receive a $2,499.00 incentive payment per successful TRIP event meeting specific response time and clearance requirements. As a competitive selection contract, the IDV allows vendors to bid on one or multiple zones, with no guaranteed minimum service calls. The contract is statewide in scope and classified under the UNSPSC code 78141500 for transport arranging services.