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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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4,270 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 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EMERGENCY REPAIRSan Antonio District · Bexar County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 17, 2025
Low bid $400.0K by E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLC · estimate $369.8K (108%) · 2 bids · range $400.0K–$574.8K
Every bid (2)
1. E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION, LLC $400.0K
2. ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC. $574.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217549
FY 26 LRABeaumont District · Jefferson County · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 17, 2025
Low bid $672.6K by MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $730.7K (92%) · 2 bids · range $672.6K–$674.5K
Every bid (2)
1. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $672.6K
2. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $674.5K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217755
FY 2026 Illumination MaintenanceLubbock District · Lubbock County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $395.4K by VACA UNDERGROUND UTILITIES INC · estimate $248.3K (159%) · 1 bid
FY 26 North Crack SealTyler District · Gregg County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $283.4K by SCOUT 5 CONSTRUCTION LLC · estimate $430.4K (66%) · 2 bids · range $283.4K–$550.2K
Every bid (2)
1. SCOUT 5 CONSTRUCTION LLC $283.4K
2. D & M CONTRACTORS, LLC $550.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00215011
FY 26 South Crack SealTyler District · Henderson County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $547.3K by D & M CONTRACTORS, LLC · estimate $436.6K (125%) · 1 bid
Traffic Control - LittlefieldLubbock District · Lamb County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $470.1K by AWP SAFETY · estimate $234.0K (201%) · 1 bid
Traffic Control - PlainviewLubbock District · Hale County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $476.4K by AWP SAFETY · estimate $234.5K (203%) · 1 bid
Smith Co. FY 26 Tree TrimmingTyler District · Smith County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $188.7K by SHAWNEE MISSION TREE SERVICE, INC. · estimate $238.9K (79%) · 12 bids · range $188.7K–$517.9K
Every bid (12)
1. SHAWNEE MISSION TREE SERVICE, INC. $188.7K
2. EASTGATE SERVICES $207.3K
3. ALLIES LAND CLEARING $216.9K
4. S FOWLER SERVICES LLC $228.9K
5. KEYSTONE FOUNDATION REPAIR INC. $234.7K
6. LOOKS GREAT SERVICES OF MS, INC. $252.7K
7. RHINO EQUITY, LLC $253.1K
8. AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. $300.7K
9. HX FARMS, INC. $329.2K
10. CEHAND SERVICES LLC $341.2K
11. CROSS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC $433.5K
12. ArborTrue LLC $517.9K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00216532
6487-85-001 Bridge Preventative Maint.Corpus Christi District · Nueces County · Bridge Preventative Maintenance - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $276.5K by TAYLOR BRIDGE LLC · estimate $199.8K (138%) · 6 bids · range $276.5K–$699.4K
Every bid (6)
1. TAYLOR BRIDGE LLC $276.5K
2. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY GROUP LLC $332.9K
3. ICOS MANAGEMENT, LLC $364.0K
4. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $372.5K
5. PATHFIELD INVESTMENTS LLC $426.8K
6. SCR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC $699.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00216833
DW 8C-B Brine Salt & 4A Sodium ChlorideSan Antonio District · Bexar County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $452.7K by TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC · estimate $430.7K (105%) · 1 bid
2025 DW Type 5 Modified AggregateSan Antonio District · Bexar County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $159.5K by TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC · estimate $136.3K (117%) · 1 bid
2025 DW Brine SolutionSan Antonio District · Bexar County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $321.3K by TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC · estimate $269.1K (119%) · 1 bid
FY 26 Flex BaseBeaumont District · Jefferson County · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $744.5K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $933.5K (80%) · 5 bids · range $744.5K–$935.5K
Every bid (5)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $744.5K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $786.9K
3. GREEN DREAM INTERNATIONAL LLC $793.6K
4. SOUTHERN SOURCING SOLUTIONS, LLC $826.3K
5. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $935.5K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217673
6490-65-001 Cement Karnes AreaCorpus Christi District · Karnes County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $570.0K by TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC · estimate $519.0K (110%) · 1 bid
6490-66-001 Rockport LRACorpus Christi District · Aransas County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $374.4K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $352.5K (106%) · 2 bids · range $374.4K–$384.8K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $374.4K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $384.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217678
6490-67-001 Refugio Maint LRACorpus Christi District · Refugio County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $356.3K by VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC · estimate $343.0K (104%) · 2 bids · range $356.3K–$370.2K
Every bid (2)
1. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $356.3K
2. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $370.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217679
6490-68-001 Rockport Maint. FlexbaseCorpus Christi District · Aransas County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $298.8K by MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $329.0K (91%) · 5 bids · range $298.8K–$575.1K
Every bid (5)
1. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $298.8K
2. TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC $329.0K
3. ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO., INC. $349.3K
4. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $462.0K
5. SOUTHERN SOURCING SOLUTIONS, LLC $575.1K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00217680
FY 26 Winter Weather MaterialBeaumont District · Jefferson County · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $388.2K by TOUCHSTONE RESOURCES, LLC · estimate $349.2K (111%) · 1 bid
FY 26 EmulsionBeaumont District · Newton County · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 16, 2025
Low bid $866.0K by CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. · estimate $887.0K (98%) · 1 bid
2026 - De-Icing/Anti-Icing MaterialsWichita Falls District · Wichita County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 12, 2025
Low bid $538.7K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $589.7K (91%) · 1 bid
2026 Bridge Preventative MaintenanceAbilene District · Kent County · Bridge Preventative Maintenance - Sealed · opened Sep 11, 2025
Low bid $611.3K by BLACKSMITH VENTURES LLC · estimate $998.0K (61%) · 12 bids · range $611.3K–$2.80M
Every bid (12)
1. BLACKSMITH VENTURES LLC $611.3K
2. BECK-REIT & SONS, LTD. $630.9K
3. SCOTT TUCKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC $779.9K
4. PREMIER CONTRACTORS LLC $818.8K
5. SCR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC $836.5K
6. CROSS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC $848.2K
7. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY GROUP LLC $860.7K
8. TI-ZACK CONCRETE, LLC $898.3K
9. PATHFIELD INVESTMENTS LLC $975.7K
10. 3LW CIVIL LLC $991.7K
11. TAYLOR CONTRACTING LLC $1.24M
12. SOUTHERN ROAD & BRIDGE, LLC $2.80M
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00214666
Tree Trimming and Brush Removal 01 0709Dallas District · Navarro County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Sep 10, 2025
Low bid $103.0K by AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. · estimate $162.1K (64%) · 15 bids · range $103.0K–$343.8K
Every bid (12 of 15)
1. AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. $103.0K
2. RHINO EQUITY, LLC $127.3K
3. SHAWNEE MISSION TREE SERVICE, INC. $130.8K
4. GV LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION LLC $132.6K
5. CROSS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC $143.4K
6. AG2 CONSTRUCTION CORP $134.5K
7. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $159.8K
8. CEHAND SERVICES LLC $140.4K
9. KEYSTONE FOUNDATION REPAIR INC. $162.0K
10. S FOWLER SERVICES LLC $187.4K
11. SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION PAVING & STRIPING $147.5K
12. LOOKS GREAT SERVICES OF MS, INC. $209.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00214300
Road Salt FY26Dallas District · Collin County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 10, 2025
Low bid $105.1K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $108.0K (97%) · 3 bids · range $105.1K–$248.6K
Every bid (3)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $105.1K
2. VALUE DRILLING COMPANY INC $113.0K
3. CLEMENTS FLUIDS BUFFALO, LTD. $248.6K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00214679
Brine Salt FY26Dallas District · Collin County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Sep 10, 2025
Low bid $204.1K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $196.0K (104%) · 2 bids · range $204.1K–$359.1K
Every bid (2)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $204.1K
2. CLEMENTS FLUIDS BUFFALO, LTD. $359.1K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00214680
Janitorial & Landscape Maint - 11 SitesEl Paso District · Brewster County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Sep 10, 2025
Low bid $226.8K by 2H, LLC · estimate $305.6K (74%) · 3 bids · range $226.8K–$277.1K
Every bid (3)
1. 2H, LLC $226.8K
2. RWCS JANITORIAL LLC $233.5K
3. CM COMPANY $277.1K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00215495

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TxDOT work types

Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed 1023 · Material Maintenance Project 834 · Routine Maintenance Project 459 · 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 30 · Restoration 26 · Bridge Widening or Rehabilitation 24 · Super-2 Highway 19 · Interchange (New or Reconstructed) 18 · Culvert & Storm Drainage Work 14 · Transportation Non-Roadway 14

Where this comes from

TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗: Texas highway lettings and maintenance contracts, the last 24 months; newest bid opening 2026-10-29. Source: TxDOT. Official TxDOT sources take precedence.
Cook County IL bid tabulations ↗: Cook County goods, services and construction bids since 2016; newest bid opening 2026-10-28. 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.