Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program establishes a statewide Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for emergency roadside services targeting heavy commercial vehicles. This competitive selection contract enables qualified towing and recovery companies to provide rapid clearance of disabled commercial vehicles from travel lanes across multiple geographic zones in Ohio. The IDV covers towing services for DOT Class 5-9 commercial vehicles, with strict requirements including two 35-ton hydraulic wreckers, specialized equipment like skid loaders and fuel transfer systems, and comprehensive automobile liability insurance.

Bubbas Towing and Recovery LLC has been awarded a contract under this IDV, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type covering the entire state of Ohio, specifically focusing on TRIP Zone 2A. Vendors can receive incentive payments of $2,499 per successful TRIP event, contingent on meeting stringent response time requirements of 45 minutes during peak hours and 60 minutes during non-peak hours. The multiple award contract structure allows for several vendors to be selected, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Ohio's interstate highways and state routes.