TxDOT bid item 540-7001: MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST) pricing
Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 540-7001 appeared on 495 lettings, priced by 263 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.
$26.84
Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$25.67
Bid code
540-7001
Bid item unit
LF
Projects
495
Competitors (Vendors)
263
Projects (Top 5)
FM 3005: SS 342 to Core View Blvd
CSJ: 0051-09-127Let date: 2026-09-03
| CASTILLO ARANDA LLC | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 1255.00 | $40.00 |
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US 87 INSTALL SIDEWALKS 2605
CSJ: 0143-10-058Let date: 2026-09-03
| 3LW CIVIL LLC | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 325.00 | $32.28 |
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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. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 825.00 | $25.00 | 825.00 | $25.49 |
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CR 125 Bridge Replacement 2711
CSJ: 0913-09-134Let date: 2026-09-02
| TREVWAY, INC. | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 300.00 | $34.64 |
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CR 33: 0915-11-037: BR
CSJ: 0915-11-037Let date: 2026-09-02
| E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLC | DELGADO'S CONTRACTORS, LLC | J3 COMPANY, LLC | TAYLOR BRIDGE LLC | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 276.50 | $29.90 | 276.50 | $30.00 | 276.50 | $29.90 | 276.50 | $25.00 |
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Insights on bid item 540-7001 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "495" lettings
One competitor on this item, AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C., has bid as low as $0.05 per unit, well below the $26.84 quantity-weighted average across all 495 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 540-7001
- What is TxDOT bid item 540-7001?
- TxDOT bid item 540-7001 is the pay item "MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM 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 540-7001 for my next TxDOT bid?
- Start with the average unit price for 540-7001 (MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST)) of $26.84 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 540-7001 vary across competitors?
- Unit price for MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($26.84) shows the market level for 540-7001; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
- Why did AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. bid $0.05 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 540-7001 in the last 24 months?
- In the default 24-month window, bid item 540-7001 (MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST)) appeared on 495 lettings priced by 263 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 540-7001 public?
- Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 540-7001. This page structures that public record for MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.