TxDOT bid item 542-7002: REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 542-7002 appeared on 254 lettings, priced by 220 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.

$290.40

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

$253.67

Bid code

542-7002

Bid item unit

EA

Projects

254

Competitors (Vendors)

220

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

Projects (Top 5)

IH 40 AT SH 207 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

CSJ: 0275-03-072Let date: 2026-09-03

RAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.WEBBER, LLCGILVIN-TERRILL, LTD.J. LEE MILLIGAN, INC.L A FULLER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LTD.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
1.00$300.001.00$306.001.00$300.001.00$540.001.00$345.00

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Bridge Replacement Anderson Creek

CSJ: 0722-03-016Let date: 2026-09-03

GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTUREEAST TEXAS BRIDGE, INC.DRAKE COMPANIES LLCHIGHWAY 19 CONSTRUCTION LLCHODGES AND SON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
4.00$100.004.00$165.004.00$175.004.00$250.004.00$500.00

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FY26 - Bryan AO MBGF -08

CSJ: 6505-53-001Let date: 2026-08-12

RHINO EQUITY, LLCT&L CLEANING SERVICES LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
5.00$1.005.00$1.00

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FY27 - Freestone BPM - 09

CSJ: 6501-02-001Let date: 2026-08-11

GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE
Bid item qtyBid item price
4.00$500.00

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SH 121: SH 121 WB@ IH 35W SB

CSJ: 0081-01-053Let date: 2026-08-06

RAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLCBUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION OF OKLAHOMA, LLCIBCTX, LLCSOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
2.00$150.002.00$4,500.002.00$500.002.00$200.002.00$400.00

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Insights on bid item 542-7002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "254" lettings

One competitor on this item, ACE CONTRACTORS, INC., has bid as low as $0.01 per unit, well below the $290.40 quantity-weighted average across all 254 lettings. A gap that size on a removal 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 542-7002

What is TxDOT bid item 542-7002?
TxDOT bid item 542-7002 is the pay item "REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION". 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 542-7002 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 542-7002 (REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION) of $290.40 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 542-7002 vary across competitors?
Unit price for REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($290.40) shows the market level for 542-7002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did ACE CONTRACTORS, INC. bid $0.01 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 542-7002 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 542-7002 (REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION) appeared on 254 lettings priced by 220 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
What is TxDOT Item 542, Removing Metal Beam Guard Fence?
Remove existing metal beam guard fence and store at locations shown on the plans or as directed.
Is pricing data for bid item 542-7002 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 542-7002. This page structures that public record for REMOVE TERMINAL ANCHOR SECTION so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.