TxDOT bid item 540-7002: MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST) pricing
Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 540-7002 appeared on 238 lettings, priced by 212 different competitors. Start with the average unit price for a quick gut-check, then use the quantity breakdown below to match your project's scale.
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Weighted average unit price — price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$32.10
Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$28.95
Bid code
540-7002
Bid item unit
LF
Projects
238
Competitors (Vendors)
212
Projects (Top 5)
IH 40 AT SH 207 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
CSJ: 0275-03-072Let date: 2026-09-03
| RAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | GILVIN-TERRILL, LTD. | WEBBER, LLC | J. LEE MILLIGAN, INC. | EARTH BUILDERS, L.P. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 100.00 | $47.00 | 100.00 | $47.00 | 100.00 | $48.00 | 100.00 | $41.00 | 100.00 | $50.00 |
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Bridge Replacement Anderson Creek
CSJ: 0722-03-016Let date: 2026-09-03
| EAST TEXAS BRIDGE, INC. | RB CONTRACTING, LLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 200.00 | $31.50 | 200.00 | $31.00 |
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FM 1547 @ Buck Creek
CSJ: 0844-04-011Let date: 2026-09-03
| EARTH BUILDERS, L.P. | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 275.00 | $40.00 |
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BRIDGE REPLACEMENT -29
CSJ: 0901-19-198Let date: 2026-09-03
| RB CONTRACTING, LLC | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 355.00 | $32.00 |
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No Trucks Left Lane IH 35E Ellis County
CSJ: 6500-50-001Let date: 2026-09-03
| FLORIDA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. | VACA UNDERGROUND UTILITIES INC | ROAD SOLUTIONS L.L.C. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 150.00 | $31.00 | 150.00 | $120.00 | 150.00 | $40.00 |
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Insights on bid item 540-7002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "238" lettings
One competitor on this item, SCR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, has bid as low as $0.01 per unit, well below the $32.10 quantity-weighted average across all 238 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 on TxDOT bid item code 540-7002
- What is TxDOT bid item 540-7002?
- TxDOT bid item 540-7002 is the pay item "MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST)". Contractors bid a unit price on this item in TxDOT lettings; this page shows those historical competitor (vendor) unit prices.
- How do I price bid item 540-7002 for my next TxDOT bid?
- Start with the average unit price for 540-7002 (MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST)) of $32.10 as a gut-check, then match a similar quantity band and district or county and use the competitor price range in that band as your final benchmark.
- Why do unit prices for 540-7002 vary across competitors?
- Unit price for MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($32.10) shows the market level for 540-7002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
- Why did SCR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC bid $0.01 on this item?
- A bid that low usually isn't the market price, it's a signal the contractor priced this item at or near zero and recovered the cost elsewhere in the bid, a strategy called unbalanced bidding. Worth excluding outliers like this when using the average as your own benchmark.
- How many TxDOT projects used bid item 540-7002 in the last 24 months?
- In the default 24-month window, bid item 540-7002 (MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST)) appeared on 238 lettings priced by 212 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
- What is TxDOT Item 540, Metal Beam Guard Fence?
- Furnish, install, replace, or adjust metal beam guard fence consisting of metal beam rail elements, hardware, blocks, and support posts.
- Is pricing data for bid item 540-7002 public?
- Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 540-7002. This page structures that public record for MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.