TxDOT bid item pricing: see what the market actually paid
Select any Bid Item Code or Description and see the average unit price over the last 24 months, plus every competitor's price broken down by quantity and letting. Filter by district or county for local benchmarks. The average gets you close, the quantity breakdown gets you precise.
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Weighted average unit price — price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$10,952.98
Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$9,404.30
Bid code
503-7002
Bid item unit
EA
Projects
741
Competitors (Vendors)
342
Projects (Top 5)
BU 271E from N of FM 2152 to N of US 67
CSJ: 0221-09-039Let date: 2026-09-03
| RK HALL, LLC | LONGVIEW BRIDGE AND ROAD, LTD. | EAST TEXAS BRIDGE, INC. | HIGHWAY 19 CONSTRUCTION LLC | ||||
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| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 2.00 | $5,645.66 | 2.00 | $1,000.00 | 2.00 | $10,000.00 | 2.00 | $5,000.00 |
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IH 40 AT SH 207 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
CSJ: 0275-03-072Let date: 2026-09-03
| RAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | WEBBER, LLC | TEXAS STEEL INDUSTRIAL PLACING, LLC | L A FULLER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LTD. | J. LEE MILLIGAN, INC. | |||||
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| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 6.00 | $15,000.00 | 6.00 | $16,900.00 | 6.00 | $30,000.00 | 6.00 | $20,750.00 | 6.00 | $22,000.00 |
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SH 304 from Bastrop CL to 3.2 mi S of CL
CSJ: 0573-02-008Let date: 2026-09-03
| TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. | HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD. | STX CIVIL | CLARK CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, INC. | DAN WILLIAMS COMPANY | |||||
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| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 2.00 | $2,000.00 | 2.00 | $3,642.52 | 2.00 | $8,791.04 | 2.00 | $18,500.00 | 2.00 | $15,000.00 |
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Bridge Replacement Anderson Creek
CSJ: 0722-03-016Let date: 2026-09-03
| HODGES AND SON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE | DRAKE COMPANIES LLC | RB CONTRACTING, LLC | ||||
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| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 2.00 | $10,000.00 | 2.00 | $1,000.00 | 2.00 | $18,500.00 | 2.00 | $10,000.00 |
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150501016 FM 1575 CAMERON (REHAB)
CSJ: 1505-01-016Let date: 2026-09-03
| FOREMOST PAVING, INC. | TEXAS CORDIA CONSTRUCTION, LLC | REIM CONSTRUCTION, INC. | |||
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| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 5.00 | $2,500.00 | 5.00 | $67.00 | 5.00 | $6,420.00 |
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Insights on bid item 503-7002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "741" lettings
One competitor on this item, FYL ENTERPRISES, LLC, has bid as low as $0.00 per unit, well below the $10,952.98 quantity-weighted average across all 741 lettings. A gap that size on a pay item is a common sign of an unbalanced bid, cost shifted onto a different pay item rather than priced here directly.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a TxDOT bid item code?
- A bid item code is TxDOT's standardized identifier for a specific pay item, such as mobilization or a particular type of pavement, used to structure every bid tabulation the department publishes for a letting.
- How do I find competitor (vendor) pricing for a specific TxDOT bid item?
- Enter the bid item code or its description, set a time window and optional location filter, and every competitor's unit price on that item across matching TxDOT lettings is returned, grouped by bid quantity.
- Why does unit price vary so much for the same bid item?
- Unit price scales with order quantity, project location, and district-level material and labor costs. A small order and a large order on the same item rarely price the same per unit. That's why we show both the average unit price and the full breakdown by quantity: the average tells you the market range, the quantity breakdown tells you where your specific bid falls in it.
- How do I price a bid item for my next TxDOT bid using historical data?
- Start with the average for a quick gut-check, then match your project's quantity band and district against comparable historical lettings, and use the range of competitor unit prices in that band as your final benchmark.
- Can I compare bid item pricing by district or county?
- Yes. Filtering by district or county narrows results to the local market where you're actually bidding, since TxDOT pricing on the same item can differ meaningfully across districts.
- Is TxDOT bid item pricing data public?
- Yes. TxDOT publishes complete bid tabulation records after every letting, including every competitor (vendor), every bid item, and every unit price. This tool structures that public data for direct comparison by item, quantity, and location.
- How current is the competitor pricing data?
- Data covers up to 24 months of TxDOT letting history by default, adjustable to a shorter window for more recent pricing only.
- Why should I look at multiple competitor prices instead of just the TxDOT Engineer's Estimate?
- The Engineer's Estimate is one reference point set before bidding. Actual competitor unit prices show what contractors really bid in practice, which is a more reliable benchmark for pricing your own bid competitively.
- Does this show pricing for lump-sum bid items too?
- Yes, lump-sum items are included alongside unit-price items, shown with their bid quantity and price the same way as any other bid item code.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. Bid item pricing is available now as a free tool, no account required.