Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide emergency towing services for large commercial vehicles across 12 geographic zones in Ohio. The contract covers specialized heavy-duty towing services requiring vendors to possess specific equipment, including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, a skid loader, fuel transfer system, and support truck/trailer. Qualified vendors are eligible for an incentive payment of $2,499 per successful TRIP event, with strict performance requirements including rapid response times (45 minutes during peak hours, 60 minutes during non-peak hours) and complete vehicle removal within 90 minutes.

The IDV was awarded to JEFF & DAVE AUTOMOTIVE LLC on July 10, 2025, with a contract performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type, specifically covering the state of Ohio, and falls under the UNSPSC category of Transport Arranging Services (78141500). Participating vendors must maintain 24/7 coverage, meet specific insurance requirements, complete mandatory Ohio Traffic Incident Management (OTIM) training, and comply with state and federal regulations. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the structure allows for multiple award holders to provide towing services across different geographic zones within the state.