TxDOT bid item 6001-6001: PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 6001-6001 appeared on 12 lettings, priced by 48 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.

$89.28

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

$57.55

Bid code

6001-6001

Bid item unit

DAY

Projects

12

Competitors (Vendors)

48

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

Projects (Top 5)

VA; DISTRICTWIDE ITS 2025

CSJ: 0902-00-299Let date: 2025-03-04

ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC.MICA CORPORATIONLIGHT IT UP ELECTRIC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
100.00$200.00100.00$220.00100.00$250.00

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2024 BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

CSJ: 0910-00-142Let date: 2024-11-07

FNH CONSTRUCTION, LLCTHK CONSTRUCTION LLCSOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLCRAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.OLYMPUS PAINTING CONTRACTORS, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
693.00$150.00693.00$150.00693.00$5.00693.00$30.00693.00$84.00

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0159-01-045 Grand Canal Road

CSJ: 0159-01-045Let date: 2024-11-06

CK NEWBERRY, LLCREECE ALBERT, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
480.00$75.00480.00$155.81

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US 271, AT SL 323 EXT, 2024 HSIP

CSJ: 0165-01-109Let date: 2024-11-06

3LW CIVIL LLCSELECT MAINTENANCE, L.L.C.TIGHT LINE CONSTRUCTION, LLCREYNOLDS & KAY, LTD.FLORIDA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
30.00$325.0030.00$75.0030.00$125.0030.00$150.0030.00$215.00

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IH 45 at Cullen Pump Station

CSJ: 0500-03-644Let date: 2024-11-06

MC2 CIVIL, LLCENVIRONMENTAL ALLIES, INC.FORDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.C. E. BARKER, LTD.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
264.00$75.00264.00$66.00264.00$115.00264.00$141.23

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Insights on bid item 6001-6001 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "12" lettings

One competitor on this item, RISE UP CONSTRUCTION LLC, has bid as low as $1.00 per unit, well below the $89.28 quantity-weighted average across all 12 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 6001-6001

What is TxDOT bid item 6001-6001?
TxDOT bid item 6001-6001 is the pay item "PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN". 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 6001-6001 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 6001-6001 (PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN) of $89.28 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 6001-6001 vary across competitors?
Unit price for PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($89.28) shows the market level for 6001-6001; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did RISE UP CONSTRUCTION LLC bid $1.00 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 6001-6001 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 6001-6001 (PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN) appeared on 12 lettings priced by 48 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
Is pricing data for bid item 6001-6001 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 6001-6001. This page structures that public record for PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.