Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a statewide network of heavy towing and recovery services for large commercial vehicles involved in roadway incidents. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) covers multiple geographic zones across Ohio and enables qualified vendors to provide rapid response and route clearance services for transportation emergencies. The contract specifically focuses on towing and recovery services for commercial vehicles, with vendors required to have specialized equipment including 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, skid loaders, fuel transfer systems, and meet stringent qualifications such as industry experience and incident management training.

Flag City Towing and Recovery LLC has been awarded this competitive selection contract (DOT05525-41) for TRIP Zones 1B and 2B, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type covering the state of Ohio, with an incentive payment structure of $2,499 per successful TRIP event. Vendors must meet specific response time requirements, including 45-minute response during peak hours and 60-minute response during non-peak hours, and are required to clear travel lanes within 90 minutes of authorization. The contract emphasizes compliance with Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training and strict geographical service delivery requirements.