TxDOT bid item 6001-6002: PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 6001-6002 appeared on 16 lettings, priced by 45 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.

$20,342.54

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

$17,333.44

Bid code

6001-6002

Bid item unit

EA

Projects

16

Competitors (Vendors)

45

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, LLCPULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC.FLUOR HEAVY CIVIL, LLCAUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, LP
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
28.00$22,500.0028.00$30,362.7528.00$17,270.0028.00$26,928.57

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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
25.00$27,000.0025.00$5,500.0025.00$27,000.00

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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
4.00$25,346.584.00$17,926.164.00$26,798.004.00$19,180.00

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N/S East Drainage Tunnel

CSJ: 0015-13-433Let date: 2024-12-04

WEBBER, LLCDRAGADOS USA, INC.FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP.J.F. SHEA CONSTRUCTION, INC.SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
7.00$25,600.337.00$9,526.457.00$25,600.337.00$45,000.007.00$45,000.00

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US 290E at IH 35 BMIP

CSJ: 0114-01-068Let date: 2024-12-04

TAYLOR CONTRACTING LLCROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES, INC.SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLCAAD CONTRACTING INC.ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
4.00$1.004.00$4,000.004.00$5,000.004.00$7,000.004.00$10,000.00

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Insights on bid item 6001-6002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "16" lettings

Two competitors on this item, CDM HOLDINGS and TAYLOR CONTRACTING LLC, have both bid as low as $1.00 per unit, well below the $20,342.54 quantity-weighted average across all 16 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 6001-6002

What is TxDOT bid item 6001-6002?
TxDOT bid item 6001-6002 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 6001-6002 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 6001-6002 (PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN) of $20,342.54 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 6001-6002 vary across competitors?
Unit price for PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($20,342.54) shows the market level for 6001-6002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did CDM HOLDINGS 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 6001-6002 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 6001-6002 (PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN) appeared on 16 lettings priced by 45 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
Is pricing data for bid item 6001-6002 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 6001-6002. This page structures that public record for PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.