TxDOT bid item 678-6002: PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6") pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 678-6002 appeared on 15 lettings, priced by 40 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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Location - USA · Texas

Weighted average unit price — price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.

$0.27

Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.

$0.36

Bid code

678-6002

Bid item unit

LF

Projects

15

Competitors (Vendors)

40

Analysis window 2024-09-14 to 2026-09-14 · 24 months

Projects (Top 5)

SH 6 F:SH 21 T:BS-6R S - WF

CSJ: 0049-12-110Let date: 2025-03-05

WEBBER, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item price
345559.00$0.02

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IH 30 Canyon from IH 35E to IH 45

CSJ: 0009-11-254Let date: 2025-02-07

WEBBER, LLCBALFOUR BEATTY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
88688.00$0.3088688.00$0.2688688.00$0.30

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US 183 from RM 1431 to AVERY RANCH BLVD.

CSJ: 0151-10-001Let date: 2025-01-07

WEBBER, LLCJAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLCPOSILLICO CIVIL, INC.PULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
39672.00$0.2539672.00$0.7539672.00$0.2539672.00$0.26

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IH 20 REST AREA NOLAN CO

CSJ: 0006-03-121Let date: 2024-11-07

WEBBER, LLCA. L. HELMCAMP, INC.FNF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
106517.00$0.30106517.00$0.30106517.00$0.40

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0035-03-047 US 83 OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMEN

CSJ: 0035-03-047Let date: 2024-11-07

3LW CIVIL LLCCK NEWBERRY, LLCREECE ALBERT, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
48693.00$0.3648693.00$0.4048693.00$0.51

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Insights on bid item 678-6002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "15" lettings

Several competitors on this item, FORDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MC2 CIVIL, LLC, and WEBBER, LLC, have bid as low as $0.02 per unit, well below the $0.27 quantity-weighted average across all 15 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 678-6002

What is TxDOT bid item 678-6002?
TxDOT bid item 678-6002 is the pay item "PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6")". 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 678-6002 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 678-6002 (PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6")) of $0.27 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 678-6002 vary across competitors?
Unit price for PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6") scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($0.27) shows the market level for 678-6002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did FORDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. bid $0.02 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 678-6002 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 678-6002 (PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6")) appeared on 15 lettings priced by 40 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
What is TxDOT Item 678, Pavement Surface Preparation for Markings?
Prepare pavement surface areas before placement of pavement markings and raised pavement markers (RPMs). Item 677, “Eliminating Existing Pavement Markings and Markers,” governs removal of existing markings.
Is pricing data for bid item 678-6002 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 678-6002. This page structures that public record for PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6") so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.