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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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4,262 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.

Hot Mix CL - Matagorda (Materials Only)Yoakum District · Matagorda County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $235.0K by QUALITY HOT MIX, INC. · estimate $247.5K (95%) · 5 bids · range $235.0K–$287.5K
Every bid (5)
1. QUALITY HOT MIX, INC. $235.0K
2. BRAUNTEX MATERIALS, INC. $242.5K
3. AMERICAN MATERIALS, INC. $257.5K
4. COLORADO MATERIALS, LTD. $270.6K
5. TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. $287.5K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218610
Hot Mix-Colorado Co (Materials Only)Yoakum District · Colorado County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $880.0K by BRAUNTEX MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $990.0K (89%) · 4 bids · range $880.0K–$1.09M
Every bid (4)
1. BRAUNTEX MATERIALS, INC. $880.0K
2. TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. $913.0K
3. QUALITY HOT MIX, INC. $924.0K
4. AMERICAN MATERIALS, INC. $1.09M
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218611
Hot Mix CL-Colorado Co. (Materials Only)Yoakum District · Colorado County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $417.5K by BRAUNTEX MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $450.0K (93%) · 5 bids · range $417.5K–$485.0K
Every bid (5)
1. BRAUNTEX MATERIALS, INC. $417.5K
2. QUALITY HOT MIX, INC. $417.5K
3. COLORADO MATERIALS, LTD. $466.4K
4. LONE STAR PAVING COMPANY $471.9K
5. TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. $485.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218612
6497-58-001 LRA Beeville Maint.Corpus Christi District · Bee County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $416.2K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $420.0K (99%) · 2 bids · range $416.2K–$440.3K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $416.2K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $440.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00219686
6497-59-001 Flex Base BeevilleCorpus Christi District · Bee County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $220.0K by COLORADO MATERIALS, LTD. · estimate $247.0K (89%) · 5 bids · range $220.0K–$322.3K
Every bid (5)
1. COLORADO MATERIALS, LTD. $220.0K
2. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $239.8K
3. ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO., INC. $240.5K
4. MATAGORDA CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS $248.9K
5. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $322.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00219687
6497-60-001 LRA Robstown Maint.Corpus Christi District · Nueces County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $315.6K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $306.2K (103%) · 2 bids · range $315.6K–$326.7K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $315.6K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $326.7K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00219688
6497-61-001 Emulsion Sinton Area OfficeCorpus Christi District · San Patricio County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $269.4K by ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS, INC. · estimate $305.0K (88%) · 1 bid
6497-62-001 LRA Alice Maint.Corpus Christi District · Jim Wells County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $463.8K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $470.3K (99%) · 2 bids · range $463.8K–$483.8K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $463.8K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $483.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00219693
6497-63-001 LRA George West MaintCorpus Christi District · Live Oak County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 17, 2026
Low bid $422.3K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $443.2K (95%) · 2 bids · range $422.3K–$446.2K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $422.3K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $446.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00219695
Abilene District Flex baseAbilene District · Howard County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 12, 2026
Low bid $146.7K by SOUTHERN SOURCING SOLUTIONS, LLC · estimate $167.5K (88%) · 4 bids · range $146.7K–$174.8K
Every bid (4)
1. SOUTHERN SOURCING SOLUTIONS, LLC $146.7K
2. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $159.1K
3. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $167.9K
4. J. H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. $174.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218631
On Call FDCR 07 02.26Dallas District · Collin County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $278.5K by PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC · estimate $333.8K (83%) · 4 bids · range $278.5K–$714.7K
Every bid (4)
1. PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC $278.5K
2. O. TREVINO CONSTRUCTION, LLC $416.1K
3. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $463.6K
4. ROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES, INC. $714.7K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00209147
Districtwide Asphalt Repair FY 26Austin District · Travis County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $717.0K by HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD. · estimate $991.5K (72%) · 2 bids · range $717.0K–$821.3K
Every bid (2)
1. HUNTER INDUSTRIES, LTD. $717.0K
2. PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC $821.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00215427
Graham Area Culvert ReplacementWichita Falls District · Archer County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $288.8K by GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE · estimate $309.4K (93%) · 7 bids · range $288.8K–$399.2K
Every bid (7)
1. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $288.8K
2. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $298.1K
3. C & W SOUTHERN LLC $307.9K
4. BLACKSMITH VENTURES LLC $316.6K
5. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $322.9K
6. ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLC $366.2K
7. GREY SKY CONSTRUCTION LLC $399.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00216038
FDCR Denton County FY 26Dallas District · Denton County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $550.0K by PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC · estimate $678.0K (81%) · 5 bids · range $550.0K–$1.30M
Every bid (5)
1. PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC $550.0K
2. O. TREVINO CONSTRUCTION, LLC $684.2K
3. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $828.0K
4. GHB EQUIPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. $987.8K
5. ROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES, INC. $1.30M
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217097
Misc. Concrete Repair Denton CoDallas District · Denton County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $76.4K by GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE · estimate $50.2K (152%) · 3 bids · range $76.4K–$187.2K
Every bid (3)
1. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $76.4K
2. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $93.9K
3. JAGOE-PUBLIC COMPANY $187.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217099
Culvert Cleaning 04 0226Dallas District · Denton County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $114.7K by BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC · estimate $151.3K (76%) · 6 bids · range $114.7K–$159.4K
Every bid (6)
1. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $114.7K
2. PRO-PIPE SERVICES, LLC $118.2K
3. SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION PAVING & STRIPING $122.8K
4. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $125.3K
5. GV LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION LLC $149.0K
6. GROD CONSTRUCTION LLC $159.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217102
2026-02 Nacogdoches MBGFLufkin District · Nacogdoches County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $150.8K by ABOVE ALL CONTRACTING LLC · estimate $148.4K (102%) · 5 bids · range $150.8K–$199.0K
Every bid (5)
1. ABOVE ALL CONTRACTING LLC $150.8K
2. ACE CONTRACTORS, INC. $151.8K
3. RHINO EQUITY, LLC $161.0K
4. AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. $171.8K
5. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $199.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217726
Raised Pavement Markers 01 0226Dallas District · Navarro County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $25.3K by TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC · estimate $46.9K (54%) · 4 bids · range $25.3K–$65.8K
Every bid (4)
1. TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC $25.3K
2. GREY SKY CONSTRUCTION LLC $53.7K
3. STRIPE-A-ZONE, LLC $56.4K
4. THE CONFIDENCE GROUP, INC $65.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217779
Herbicide 01 0226Dallas District · Navarro County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $319.9K by OPTERRA SOLUTIONS, INC. · estimate $357.1K (90%) · 2 bids · range $319.9K–$399.7K
Every bid (2)
1. OPTERRA SOLUTIONS, INC. $319.9K
2. JASCO $399.7K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217835
Culvert Ext. & Cross Drainage 09 1225Dallas District · Ellis County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $312.9K by GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE · estimate $374.9K (84%) · 7 bids · range $312.9K–$595.4K
Every bid (7)
1. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $312.9K
2. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $315.3K
3. ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLC $371.1K
4. RB CONTRACTING, LLC $395.1K
5. PALMER HALL CONSTRUCTION $432.4K
6. GREY SKY CONSTRUCTION LLC $453.7K
7. BEAR CREEK CONTRACTING, LLC $595.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217944
04 Hydraulic Cement - 02/2026Dallas District · Denton County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $47.3K by AKA-MATERIALS · estimate $49.9K (95%) · 3 bids · range $47.3K–$80.8K
Every bid (3)
1. AKA-MATERIALS $47.3K
2. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $48.5K
3. GROD CONSTRUCTION LLC $80.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217962
04 Hot Mix Material - 02/2026Dallas District · Denton County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $72.2K by EUROVIA ATLANTIC COAST LLC · estimate $86.0K (84%) · 2 bids · range $72.2K–$77.6K
Every bid (2)
1. EUROVIA ATLANTIC COAST LLC $72.2K
2. JAGOE-PUBLIC COMPANY $77.6K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217963
2026-02 NACOGDOCHES MOWINGLufkin District · Nacogdoches County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $295.4K by ABESCAPE GROUP LLC · estimate $251.7K (117%) · 3 bids · range $295.4K–$338.7K
Every bid (3)
1. ABESCAPE GROUP LLC $295.4K
2. ACE CONTRACTORS, INC. $321.3K
3. CEHAND SERVICES LLC $338.7K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218073
Denton 2026 Spot StripingDallas District · Denton County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $199.7K by TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC · estimate $244.4K (82%) · 4 bids · range $199.7K–$390.3K
Every bid (4)
1. TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC $199.7K
2. THE CONFIDENCE GROUP, INC $242.5K
3. STRIPE-A-ZONE, LLC $331.7K
4. GREY SKY CONSTRUCTION LLC $390.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00218180
HMAC (Matls Only)06 0226Dallas District · Kaufman County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Feb 11, 2026
Low bid $352.0K by TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. · estimate $448.0K (79%) · 1 bid

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TxDOT work types

Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed 1019 · Material Maintenance Project 834 · 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 2026-10-22. Source: TxDOT. Official TxDOT sources take precedence.
Cook County IL bid tabulations ↗: Cook County goods, services and construction bids since 2016; newest bid opening 2026-10-21. Public domain.
Michigan DOT bid tabulations ↗: Michigan highway lettings since 2024: every bidder's total and the engineer's estimate; newest bid opening 2024-03-06.
NCDOT bid results as read ↗: North Carolina highway lettings since October 2026 (the feed holds the latest letting only); newest bid opening 2026-10-20.

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.