Freeway Service Patrol Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT50614-1 provides comprehensive highway and road maintenance services, specifically focused on Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) operations. The contract enables procurement of critical roadway assistance services, including emergency response, vehicle support, and transportation incident management. Utilizing UNSPSC code 72141003 for highway and road maintenance services, the IDV allows for the deployment of VMS-equipped service patrol vehicles and tow trucks to support safe and efficient transportation infrastructure management.

The master contract is awarded to Autobase Inc., with a performance period from July 2, 2025, to June 30, 2027, covering the entire state of Ohio. As a competitive selection contract, it offers hourly rates for service vehicles that escalate annually, with VMS-Equipped Freeway Service Patrol Vehicles priced at $67.06 per hour in the first year and $68.40 in the second year, and VMS-Equipped Tow Trucks priced at $73.72 and $75.19 per hour, respectively. The contract is subject to funding appropriations by the Ohio General Assembly and includes provisions for standard operations, special events, and emergency response scenarios.