055-25 Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) Program

The purpose of this invitation to bid is to establish contracts with highly qualified heavy towing and recovery companies and establish mutually beneficial relationships with these companies for the benefit of the traveling public.  Under the Towing and Recovery Incentive Payment (TRIP) program, qualified vendors will provide heavy duty towing and recovery services to expedite the clearance of large commercial vehicles that are blocking one or more travel lanes.  The goal of the TRIP program is to reduce traffic congestion and the likelihood of secondary incidents, thereby increasing safety to the motoring public.  Incentive payments will be made to vendors meeting the TRIP program requirements.

The primary purpose of the TRIP program is safety to the motoring public.  Except as discussed in Section 5, participation in this program will be strictly limited to those heavy towing and recovery companies that can meet the stringent requirements contained herein.

The services outlined in this invitation to bid shall be provided on a 24 hours per day, seven days per week, year-round basis (including all holidays).

OhioBuys training materials can be located at this site: https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/Bidder+and+Supplier+Training/02_OB+training