Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a specialized contract for heavy-duty towing and recovery services across the state's highway system. This competitive selection contract enables qualified towing companies to provide critical emergency response services for large commercial vehicles (DOT Class 5-9) involved in highway incidents. The primary scope includes rapid vehicle clearance, with vendors responsible for expediting lane blockages, maintaining specific equipment standards, and ensuring 24/7 coverage across designated geographic zones in Ohio.

The IDV is awarded to BM Transportation & Towing LLC, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The multiple-award contract covers 12 geographic zones in Ohio, with vendors eligible for incentive payments of $2,499 per successful TRIP event meeting specific response time and clearance requirements. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of ten years in heavy-duty towing, possession of two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, completion of Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training, and compliance with insurance and commercial driver's license requirements. The contract type is a competitive selection, focused on transportation arranging services under UNSPSC code 78141500.