TxDOT bid item 505-7002: TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) pricing
Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 505-7002 appeared on 305 lettings, priced by 272 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.
$71.19
Weighted average low unit price — winning bids only; price varies by quantity, see the full breakdown below.
$62.50
Bid code
505-7002
Bid item unit
HR
Projects
305
Competitors (Vendors)
272
Projects (Top 5)
6502-72-001 Miscellaneous Concrete
CSJ: 6502-72-001Let date: 2026-08-11
| SCOTT TUCKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 60.00 | $91.00 |
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RM 150 - SE of Darden Hill to RM 1826
CSJ: 1197-01-027Let date: 2026-08-06
| HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD. | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 24.00 | $227.36 |
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FY 26 Non-Site Specific Traffic Signals
CSJ: 6487-45-001Let date: 2026-08-06
| AUSTIN TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 10.00 | $300.00 |
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PHR Debris Removal & Disposal
CSJ: 6505-48-001Let date: 2026-08-06
| GLOBAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC. | AFTERMATH DISASTER RECOVERY INC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price | Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 4800.00 | $27.00 | 4800.00 | $18.00 |
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US83 Bridge Replacement Nueces River
CSJ: 0037-02-060Let date: 2026-08-05
| STX CIVIL | |
|---|---|
| Bid item qty | Bid item price |
| 160.00 | $215.00 |
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Insights on bid item 505-7002 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "305" lettings
One competitor on this item, ALLIES LAND CLEARING, has bid as low as $0.00 per unit, well below the $71.19 quantity-weighted average across all 305 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 505-7002
- What is TxDOT bid item 505-7002?
- TxDOT bid item 505-7002 is the pay item "TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)". 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 505-7002 for my next TxDOT bid?
- Start with the average unit price for 505-7002 (TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)) of $71.19 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 505-7002 vary across competitors?
- Unit price for TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($71.19) shows the market level for 505-7002; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
- Why did ALLIES LAND CLEARING bid $0.00 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 505-7002 in the last 24 months?
- In the default 24-month window, bid item 505-7002 (TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)) appeared on 305 lettings priced by 272 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
- What is TxDOT Item 505, Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) and Trailer Attenuator (TA)?
- Furnish, operate, maintain, and remove upon completion of work, a truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) or trailer attenuator (TA).
- Is pricing data for bid item 505-7002 public?
- Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 505-7002. This page structures that public record for TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.