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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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
Projects (Top 5)
SH 6 F:SH 21 T:BS-6R S - WF
CSJ: 0049-12-110Let date: 2025-03-05
| WEBBER, LLC | PULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | FLUOR HEAVY CIVIL, LLC | AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, LP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 28.00 | $22,500.00 | 28.00 | $30,362.75 | 28.00 | $17,270.00 | 28.00 | $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, LLC | BALFOUR BEATTY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 25.00 | $27,000.00 | 25.00 | $5,500.00 | 25.00 | $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, LLC | JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC | POSILLICO CIVIL, INC. | PULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 4.00 | $25,346.58 | 4.00 | $17,926.16 | 4.00 | $26,798.00 | 4.00 | $19,180.00 |
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N/S East Drainage Tunnel
CSJ: 0015-13-433Let date: 2024-12-04
| WEBBER, LLC | DRAGADOS USA, INC. | FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP. | J.F. SHEA CONSTRUCTION, INC. | SAK CONSTRUCTION, 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 | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 7.00 | $25,600.33 | 7.00 | $9,526.45 | 7.00 | $25,600.33 | 7.00 | $45,000.00 | 7.00 | $45,000.00 |
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US 290E at IH 35 BMIP
CSJ: 0114-01-068Let date: 2024-12-04
| TAYLOR CONTRACTING LLC | ROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLC | AAD CONTRACTING INC. | ICOS MANAGEMENT, 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 | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 4.00 | $1.00 | 4.00 | $4,000.00 | 4.00 | $5,000.00 | 4.00 | $7,000.00 | 4.00 | $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.