TxDOT bid item 542-7004: RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM) pricing
Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 542-7004 appeared on 163 lettings, priced by 189 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.
$321.72
Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$292.37
Bid code
542-7004
Bid item unit
EA
Projects
163
Competitors (Vendors)
189
Projects (Top 5)
SL 1604: 1479-01-028: SFT
CSJ: 1479-01-028Let date: 2026-09-03
| HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD. | DAN WILLIAMS COMPANY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 4.00 | $250.00 | 4.00 | $160.00 |
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FY 2027 Guardrail
CSJ: 0902-00-368Let date: 2026-09-02
| ALTUS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3LW CIVIL LLC | GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE | HJC FARMS, INC. | ROADWAY SPECIALTIES, 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 | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 52.00 | $314.73 | 52.00 | $273.10 | 52.00 | $500.00 | 52.00 | $175.00 | 52.00 | $216.27 |
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FM 2004 at Highland Bayou
CSJ: 1911-01-023Let date: 2026-09-02
| FORDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | TEXAS STEEL INDUSTRIAL PLACING, LLC | MC2 CIVIL, LLC | JOHN REED AND COMPANY, LLC | SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, 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 |
| 3.00 | $325.00 | 3.00 | $150.00 | 3.00 | $250.00 | 3.00 | $300.00 | 3.00 | $278.50 |
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Interchange@Uniroyal Dr&SH 84
CSJ: 0018-05-089Let date: 2026-08-06
| PULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 8.00 | $281.51 | 8.00 | $150.00 |
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SH 121: SH 121 WB@ IH 35W SB
CSJ: 0081-01-053Let date: 2026-08-06
| RAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | BUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION OF OKLAHOMA, LLC | ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLC | IBCTX, LLC | SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, 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 |
| 1.00 | $200.00 | 1.00 | $500.00 | 1.00 | $2,000.00 | 1.00 | $250.00 | 1.00 | $350.00 |
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Insights on bid item 542-7004 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "163" lettings
One competitor on this item, MARCOM'S MOWING SERVICE, LLC, has bid as low as $0.10 per unit, well below the $321.72 quantity-weighted average across all 163 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 542-7004
- What is TxDOT bid item 542-7004?
- TxDOT bid item 542-7004 is the pay item "RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM)". 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 542-7004 for my next TxDOT bid?
- Start with the average unit price for 542-7004 (RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM)) of $321.72 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 542-7004 vary across competitors?
- Unit price for RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($321.72) shows the market level for 542-7004; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
- Why did MARCOM'S MOWING SERVICE, LLC bid $0.10 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 542-7004 in the last 24 months?
- In the default 24-month window, bid item 542-7004 (RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM)) appeared on 163 lettings priced by 189 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 542-7004 public?
- Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 542-7004. This page structures that public record for RM MTL BM GD FENCE TRANS (THRIE-BEAM) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.