TxDOT bid item pricing: see what the market actually paid

Select any Bid Item Code or Description and see the competitor (vendor)'s unit price on that bid item across every TxDOT letting. Filter by District or County to get local pricing benchmarks from real historical TxDOT letting data. Prices are shown across projects along with quantity so that you can select the right pricing based on quantity in your next bid rather than relying on averages.

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Currently viewing: 503-7002 — PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

Bid code

503-7002

Bid item unit

EA

Projects

733

Competitors (Vendors)

333

Analysis window 2024-07-29 to 2026-07-29 · 24 months

FY27 - Grimes Co BPM - 07

CSJ: 6499-37-001Let date: 2026-07-14

Txdot Engineer's EstimateICOS MANAGEMENT, LLCHJC FARMS, INC.ROADWAY SPECIALTIES, INC.ODUM SERVICES, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
2.00$7,500.002.00$2,100.002.00$10,000.002.00$3,465.982.00$1,000.00

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FY 26 Emergency Bridge Repair

CSJ: 6504-99-001Let date: 2026-07-08

Txdot Engineer's Estimate
Bid item qtyBid item price
2.00$7,000.00

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092100091 ADA Remediation Districtwide

CSJ: 0921-00-091Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's EstimateSTX CIVIL3LW CIVIL LLCTEXAS CORDIA CONSTRUCTION, LLCCASTILLO ARANDA LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
2.00$9,000.002.00$7,200.002.00$1,800.002.00$200.002.00$15,000.00

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CapEx-C Power to Pump

CSJ: 0914-04-377Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's EstimateE-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLCWEBBER, LLCJOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION LLCZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
4.00$12,500.004.00$22,800.004.00$20,000.004.00$20,000.004.00$27,657.56

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CS: 0915-12-751; BWR

CSJ: 0915-12-751Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's EstimateRAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLCGIBSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
2.00$5,000.005.00$10,000.005.00$25,000.005.00$11,000.005.00$15,000.00

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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, which is why results here are grouped by quantity rather than shown as one blended average.
How do I price a bid item for my next TxDOT bid using historical data?
Match your project's quantity band and district against comparable historical lettings on the same bid item code, then use the range of competitor unit prices in that band, not a single average, as your 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.