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 for commercial vehicles across multiple geographic zones in Ohio. The contract enables qualified vendors to respond to complex roadway incidents involving Class 5-9 commercial vehicles, including scenarios such as jackknifed semis, lost loads, roadside structure impacts, truck fires, and mechanical failures. Vendors must possess specialized equipment including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader with attachments, a fuel transfer system capable of removing 300 gallons of diesel fuel, and a support truck or trailer for roadway clearance.

Bears Towing Inc. has been awarded this competitive selection contract (DOT05525-40) with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract covers multiple geographic zones in Ohio and offers a $2,499 incentive payment per successful TRIP event, contingent upon meeting specific response and clearance time requirements. Bears Towing must maintain $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, demonstrate over ten years of industry experience, and comply with Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training standards. The multiple award contract type allows for several vendors to be selected across different operational zones, providing the state with flexible and responsive towing service coverage.