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 316 lettings, priced by 211 different competitors. Unit prices below are grouped by bid quantity so you're comparing bids at a similar scale, not an average that mixes a small order in with a large one.

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Currently viewing: 540-7002 — MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST)

Bid code

540-7002

Bid item unit

LF

Projects

316

Competitors (Vendors)

211

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

FY 27 BPM Site Specific Central

CSJ: 6503-71-001Let date: 2026-07-21

Txdot Engineer's EstimateICOS MANAGEMENT, LLCODUM SERVICES, LLCGHB EQUIPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C.SHALOM SERVICES CORPORATION
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
700.00$28.50700.00$42.00700.00$31.00700.00$45.00700.00$40.00

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FM756,CR1167-FM346,WDN

CSJ: 0492-04-034Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's EstimateA. L. HELMCAMP, INC.BIG CREEK CONSTRUCTION, LTD.EAST TEXAS BRIDGE, INC.JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
100.00$29.80100.00$30.24100.00$35.00100.00$42.00100.00$38.00

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IH 30 from 2nd ave to 1st ave

CSJ: 0009-11-269Let date: 2026-07-02

SICE, INC.FLORIDA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC.HIGHWAY INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, LLCELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC.Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
1600.00$37.171600.00$34.501600.00$35.401600.00$36.001600.00$48.00

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IH20_RampReversal_SH137_BI20-F EAST

CSJ: 0005-04-084Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's EstimateRAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.GILVIN-TERRILL, LTD.RK HALL, LLCJONES BROS. DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
700.00$34.00700.00$39.00700.00$39.00700.00$71.60700.00$48.75

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SL 88 3C (MPO 4021.3C) -1

CSJ: 0068-01-073Let date: 2026-07-02

Txdot Engineer's Estimate
Bid item qtyBid item price
3800.00$45.00

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Frequently asked questions

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 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 316 lettings priced by 211 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
How do I price bid item 540-7002 for my next TxDOT bid?
Use the competitor unit prices for 540-7002 (MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (STEEL POST)) in a similar quantity band and district or county, not a single blended average. Match scale and geography to your project before setting your own unit price.
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. Comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for 540-7002.
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.
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.
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.
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