TxDOT bid item 6185-6005: TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) pricing

Across the last 24 months, TxDOT bid item 6185-6005 appeared on 12 lettings, priced by 44 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.

$256.59

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

$546.42

Bid code

6185-6005

Bid item unit

DAY

Projects

12

Competitors (Vendors)

44

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, LLCAUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, LPFLUOR HEAVY CIVIL, LLCPULICE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
17.00$900.0017.00$488.2417.00$1,137.1217.00$2,458.05

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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
650.00$150.00650.00$950.00650.00$150.00

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US 290E at IH 35 BMIP

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

ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLCROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES, INC.TAYLOR CONTRACTING LLCAAD CONTRACTING INC.SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLC
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
76.00$1.0076.00$1.0076.00$1.0076.00$450.0076.00$500.00

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IH 20 REST AREA NOLAN CO

CSJ: 0006-03-121Let date: 2024-11-07

WEBBER, LLCA. L. HELMCAMP, INC.FNF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
45.00$395.0045.00$200.0045.00$700.00

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US 79 AT LITTLE BRAZOS RIVER - BR

CSJ: 0204-09-045Let date: 2024-11-07

JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLCTEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC.BIG CREEK CONSTRUCTION, LTD.LARRY YOUNG PAVING, INC.MORTMARA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item priceBid item qtyBid item price
40.00$108.8940.00$400.0040.00$500.0040.00$1,000.0040.00$1,250.00

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Insights on bid item 6185-6005 pricing on TxDOT bids - include across "12" lettings

One competitor on this item, FOREMOST PAVING, INC., has bid as low as $0.01 per unit, well below the $256.59 quantity-weighted average across all 12 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 6185-6005

What is TxDOT bid item 6185-6005?
TxDOT bid item 6185-6005 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 6185-6005 for my next TxDOT bid?
Start with the average unit price for 6185-6005 (TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)) of $256.59 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 6185-6005 vary across competitors?
Unit price for TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) scales with bid quantity, district labor and material costs, and project conditions. The average ($256.59) shows the market level for 6185-6005; comparing prices within the same quantity group keeps the benchmark realistic for your bid size.
Why did FOREMOST PAVING, 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 6185-6005 in the last 24 months?
In the default 24-month window, bid item 6185-6005 (TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)) appeared on 12 lettings priced by 44 different competitors (vendors). Counts update when you change the analysis window or filters.
Is pricing data for bid item 6185-6005 public?
Yes. TxDOT publishes bid tabulations after each letting, including every competitor's unit price on 6185-6005. This page structures that public record for TMA (MOBILE OPERATION) so you can compare without opening each letting by hand.