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Past bid results: what similar work went for

Every bidder and amount on past public bids, from the bid tabulations governments publish as open data. Price your bid against what won, see how many firms bid, and how far apart they were. These are bids as opened, not awards: the low bidder usually, not always, wins.

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5,424 past solicitations: the low bid came in at a median 90% of the engineer's estimate (middle half 79%–100%); a median of 4 bidders; the second bid was typically 8% above the low one.

• FY 26-27 Flexible BaseChildress District · Childress County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 30, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $293.2K by GREEN DREAM INTERNATIONAL LLC · estimate $300.0K (98%) · 4 bids · range $293.2K–$1.00M

  Every bid (4)

  1. GREEN DREAM INTERNATIONAL LLC $293.2K
  2. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $314.3K
  3. ZACK BURKETT CO. $466.0K
  4. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $1.00M

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220884

• FY 26-27 Ty D hot mixChildress District · Childress County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 30, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $125.0K by RK HALL, LLC · estimate $85.0K (147%) · 1 bid

• BRIDGE REHABILITATION NORTH-01COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened Apr 29, 2026 · Cook County

  Low bid $1.73M by MYS INCORPORATED · 3 bids · range $1.73M–$2.22M

  Every bid (3)

  1. MYS INCORPORATED $1.73M
  2. AREATHA CONSTRUCTION CO $1.99M
  3. PATH CONSTRUCTION CO INC $2.22M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2611-03161

• INDIVIDUALS IN CUSTODY (IIC) SHOESOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Apr 29, 2026 · Cook County

  Low bid $58.9K by SHOE CORPORATION OF BIRMINIGHAM INC · 5 bids · range $58.9K–$301.2K

  Every bid (5)

  1. SHOE CORPORATION OF BIRMINIGHAM INC $58.9K
  2. CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES LTD $60.9K
  3. BOB BARKER COMPANY INC $78.7K
  4. CARIBBEAN BASIN BROKERS LLC $293.2K
  5. TILES IN STYLE LLC $301.2K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2612-01232

• MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF LAWN AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENTOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Apr 29, 2026 · Cook County

  Low bid $60.0K by NORTHWEST LAWN & POWER EQUIPMENT · 3 bids · range $60.0K–$123.8K

  Every bid (3)

  1. NORTHWEST LAWN & POWER EQUIPMENT $60.0K
  2. RAPID EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC $89.0K
  3. SCHAAF EQUIPMENT CO $123.8K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2617-03171

• Tree Trimming McLennan FY26Waco District · McLennan County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Apr 29, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $186.6K by BUSHWACKERS CONTRACTING, LLC · estimate $368.5K (51%) · 4 bids · range $186.6K–$471.9K

  Every bid (4)

  1. BUSHWACKERS CONTRACTING, LLC $186.6K
  2. WESTERN CERTIFIED ARBORISTS $309.4K
  3. MARLANE CONSTRUCTION, LLC $445.1K
  4. ALLIES LAND CLEARING $471.9K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218305

• Tree Trimming Hill FY26Waco District · Hill County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Apr 29, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $486.6K by SHALOM SERVICES CORPORATION · estimate $564.7K (86%) · 6 bids · range $486.6K–$730.6K

  Every bid (6)

  1. SHALOM SERVICES CORPORATION $486.6K
  2. MARLANE CONSTRUCTION, LLC $491.3K
  3. WESTERN CERTIFIED ARBORISTS $508.1K
  4. BUSHWACKERS CONTRACTING, LLC $546.2K
  5. D. S. TREE SERVICES LLC $650.5K
  6. ALLIES LAND CLEARING $730.6K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218306

• 2026 ROW Mowing Haskell CountyAbilene District · Haskell County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 29, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $375.7K by TRIPLE T MAINTENANCE INC. · estimate $319.7K (118%) · 3 bids · range $375.7K–$475.3K

  Every bid (3)

  1. TRIPLE T MAINTENANCE INC. $375.7K
  2. CROSS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC $394.4K
  3. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $475.3K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220334

• 2026 ROW Mowing Fisher CountyAbilene District · Fisher County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 29, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $270.9K by TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC · estimate $239.1K (113%) · 2 bids · range $270.9K–$309.4K

  Every bid (2)

  1. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $270.9K
  2. TRIPLE T MAINTENANCE INC. $309.4K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220336

• 2026 ROW Mowing Scurry CountyAbilene District · Scurry County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 29, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $324.2K by DESERT LUXURY TRANSPORTATION, LLC · estimate $306.1K (106%) · 2 bids · range $324.2K–$355.9K

  Every bid (2)

  1. DESERT LUXURY TRANSPORTATION, LLC $324.2K
  2. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $355.9K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220337

• 2026-04 San Jacinto HMALufkin District · San Jacinto County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $636.8K by TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. · estimate $705.8K (90%) · 2 bids · range $636.8K–$718.3K

  Every bid (2)

  1. TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. $636.8K
  2. AMERICAN MATERIALS, INC. $718.3K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220017

• 2026-04 Nacogdoches HMALufkin District · Nacogdoches County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $880.0K by LONGVIEW ASPHALT, INC. · estimate $850.0K (103%) · 2 bids · range $880.0K–$920.0K

  Every bid (2)

  1. LONGVIEW ASPHALT, INC. $880.0K
  2. TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. $920.0K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220018

• 2026 ROW Mowing Mitchell CountyAbilene District · Mitchell County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $297.1K by LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC · estimate $295.8K (100%) · 1 bid

• 2026 ROW Mowing Borden, etc.Abilene District · Borden County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $547.1K by LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC · estimate $518.7K (106%) · 1 bid

• 2026 ROW Mowing Nolan CountyAbilene District · Nolan County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $324.4K by LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC · estimate $320.9K (101%) · 2 bids · range $324.4K–$466.4K

  Every bid (2)

  1. LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC $324.4K
  2. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $466.4K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220338

• FY 27 Wood County MowingTyler District · Wood County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $843.6K by CEHAND SERVICES LLC · estimate $866.3K (97%) · 4 bids · range $843.6K–$1.26M

  Every bid (4)

  1. CEHAND SERVICES LLC $843.6K
  2. ORTEGA'S LAWN AND LANDSCAPING, LLC $868.5K
  3. JASCO $971.7K
  4. LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC $1.26M

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220918

• FY26 Lubbock TCPLubbock District · Lubbock County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $359.2K by BARRICADES UNLIMITED · estimate $630.1K (57%) · 3 bids · range $359.2K–$772.1K

  Every bid (3)

  1. BARRICADES UNLIMITED $359.2K
  2. AWP SAFETY $635.5K
  3. APACHE BARRICADE & SIGN $772.1K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00221197

• 6501-36-001 LRAOdessa District · Pecos County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $191.0K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $219.1K (87%) · 2 bids · range $191.0K–$192.1K

  Every bid (2)

  1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $191.0K
  2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $192.1K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00221436

• 6501-37-001 LRAOdessa District · Midland County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 28, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $167.8K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $185.6K (90%) · 2 bids · range $167.8K–$169.8K

  Every bid (2)

  1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $167.8K
  2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $169.8K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00221437

• 2026-04 Sabine CRS2PLufkin District · Sabine County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $956.3K by CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. · estimate $826.3K (116%) · 1 bid

• 2026-04 San Augustine CRS2PLufkin District · San Augustine County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $833.6K by CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. · estimate $720.8K (116%) · 1 bid

• 2026-04 Polk CRS2PLufkin District · Polk County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $950.5K by CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. · estimate $820.6K (116%) · 1 bid

• 2026 ROW Mowing Jones CountyAbilene District · Jones County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $372.4K by TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC · estimate $409.4K (91%) · 3 bids · range $372.4K–$450.0K

  Every bid (3)

  1. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $372.4K
  2. TRIPLE T MAINTENANCE INC. $440.4K
  3. LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC $450.0K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220329

• 2026 ROW Mowing Callahan CountyAbilene District · Callahan County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $419.5K by JASCO · estimate $395.8K (106%) · 3 bids · range $419.5K–$602.7K

  Every bid (3)

  1. JASCO $419.5K
  2. LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC $425.2K
  3. TEXAS BLACKTOPS LLC $602.7K

  Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00220330

• 2026 ROW Mowing Howard CountyAbilene District · Howard County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Apr 27, 2026 · TxDOT

  Low bid $539.2K by LIGHT & FOLIAGE SUPPLY, LLC · estimate $491.7K (110%) · 1 bid

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TxDOT work types

Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed 1016 · Material Maintenance Project 820 · Routine Maintenance Project 456 · Safety Improvement Projects 337 · Overlay 196 · Bridge Replacement 181 · Bridge Preventative Maintenance - Sealed 156 · Rehabilitation of Existing Road 150 · Traffic Control Devices 133 · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed 126 · Bridge Maintenance 100 · Seal Coat 76 · Pedestrian, Sidewalks & Curb Ramps 65 · Landscape & Scenic Enhancement 47 · Widen Non-Freeway 44 · State Use Project 43 · Intersection & Operational Imprv 37 · Bridge Preventative Maintenance 29 · Restoration 26 · Bridge Widening or Rehabilitation 24 · Super-2 Highway 19 · Interchange (New or Reconstructed) 18 · Culvert & Storm Drainage Work 14 · Widen Freeway 14

Where this comes from

• TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗: Texas highway lettings and maintenance contracts, the last 24 months; newest bid opening 2026-10-20. Source: TxDOT. Official TxDOT sources take precedence.
• Cook County IL bid tabulations ↗: Cook County goods, services and construction bids since 2016; newest bid opening 2026-10-07. Public domain.

More states and cities publish bid tabulations only as PDFs; we add sources that publish them as data. Open Texas lettings show what similar ones went for on their own page: Texas DOT lettings.