TxDOT bid item 678-7016: PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD) pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 678-7016 appeared on 240 lettings, priced by 210 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.

$24.10

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

$20.57

Bid code

678-7016

Bid item unit

EA

Projects

240

Competitors (Vendors)

210

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

Projects (Top 5)

FY 2027:Non-site Specific Traf Signals

CSJ: 0918-00-440Let date: 2026-09-03

WG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, LLCELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC.DURABLE SPECIALTIES, INC.YUNEX LLCAMERICAN LIGHTING AND SIGNALIZATION, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
35.00$18.0035.00$50.0035.00$16.0035.00$53.7635.00$12.00

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FM 528 Striping Segment 1

CSJ: 1414-01-025Let date: 2026-09-03

SELECT MAINTENANCE, L.L.C.MC2 CIVIL, LLCVACA UNDERGROUND UTILITIES INCCASTILLO ARANDA LLCDIGG COMMERCIAL, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
87.00$10.0087.00$5.2587.00$12.0087.00$120.0087.00$11.00

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FM 1847

CSJ: 1801-01-064Let date: 2026-09-03

AUSTIN TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION CO., LLCVACA UNDERGROUND UTILITIES INC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
4.00$7.504.00$50.00

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SH 360; Arkansas Ln to SH 180

CSJ: 2266-02-169Let date: 2026-09-03

SELECT MAINTENANCE, L.L.C.O. TREVINO CONSTRUCTION, LLCEMERY SAPP & SON'S INC.SILVER CREEK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
29.00$10.0029.00$14.0029.00$11.2529.00$22.00

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SH 121 Intersection Improvements 2

CSJ: 0549-02-038Let date: 2026-09-02

TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC.JAGOE-PUBLIC COMPANYHIGHWAY 19 CONSTRUCTION LLCA. K. GILLIS & SONS, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
8.00$50.008.00$50.008.00$50.008.00$50.00

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Insights on bid item 678-7016 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "240" lettings

Several competitors on this item, CENTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CLARK CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, INC., TRAFFIC HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE, LLC, and TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC, have bid as low as $0.00 per unit, well below the $24.10 quantity-weighted average across all 240 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 678-7016

What is TxDOT bid item 678-7016?
TxDOT bid item 678-7016 is the pay item "PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD)". 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 678-7016 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 678-7016 (PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD)) of $24.10 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 678-7016 vary across competitors?
Unit price for PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($24.10) shows the market level for 678-7016; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did CENTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC bid $0.00 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 678-7016 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 678-7016 (PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD)) appeared on 240 lettings priced by 210 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 678-7016 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 678-7016. This page structures that public record for PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (WORD) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.