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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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5,604 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.

2024-10 BPM (North)Lufkin District · Nacogdoches County · Bridge Preventative Maintenance · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $323.2K by GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE · estimate $380.4K (85%) · 6 bids · range $323.2K–$388.0K
Every bid (6)
1. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $323.2K
2. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $340.5K
3. PATHFIELD INVESTMENTS LLC $356.7K
4. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $374.4K
5. BECK-REIT & SONS, LTD. $384.8K
6. B & MS CONSTRUCTION, INC. $388.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00211669
2024-10 TRINITY MBGF REPAIRLufkin District · Trinity County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $174.0K by ACE CONTRACTORS, INC. · estimate $205.9K (85%) · 3 bids · range $174.0K–$227.2K
Every bid (3)
1. ACE CONTRACTORS, INC. $174.0K
2. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $200.0K
3. AUSTIN BARRICADE COMPANY, L.L.C. $227.2K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00211673
Repair/Replace Concrete Barrier 07 0924Dallas District · Collin County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $244.8K by GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE · estimate $283.1K (87%) · 4 bids · range $244.8K–$364.5K
Every bid (4)
1. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $244.8K
2. IBCTX, LLC $245.5K
3. GIBSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. $338.0K
4. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $364.5K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00211921
Large Sign Maint. - Districtwide - FY25Waco District · McLennan County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $402.4K by ODUM SERVICES, LLC · estimate $331.0K (122%) · 2 bids · range $402.4K–$444.0K
Every bid (2)
1. ODUM SERVICES, LLC $402.4K
2. RISE UP CONSTRUCTION LLC $444.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212193
6473-84-001 Winter Weather MaterialOdessa District · Pecos County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $200.9K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $249.8K (80%) · 2 bids · range $200.9K–$340.6K
Every bid (2)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $200.9K
2. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $340.6K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212278
6473-87-001 Winter Weather MaterialOdessa District · Midland County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $160.7K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $169.9K (95%) · 2 bids · range $160.7K–$238.4K
Every bid (2)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $160.7K
2. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $238.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212281
6473-88-001 Winter Weather MaterialOdessa District · Ector County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $120.1K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $150.0K (80%) · 1 bid
2025 Houston County Ditch CleaningLufkin District · Houston County · Routine Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $380.1K by TEXAS DRAINAGE INC. · estimate $424.9K (90%) · 4 bids · range $380.1K–$673.6K
Every bid (4)
1. TEXAS DRAINAGE INC. $380.1K
2. AAD CONTRACTING INC. $423.6K
3. BK FIELD OPERATIONS LLC $589.7K
4. GARRET SHIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE $673.6K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212309
Winter Weather Material 09 1024Dallas District · Ellis County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $164.7K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $165.0K (100%) · 2 bids · range $164.7K–$193.8K
Every bid (2)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $164.7K
2. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $193.8K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212426
LRA STEPHENS COUNTY (MATERIALS ONLY)Brownwood District · Stephens County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $282.8K by MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $267.3K (106%) · 2 bids · range $282.8K–$284.4K
Every bid (2)
1. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $282.8K
2. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $284.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212482
LRA EASTLAND COUNTY ( MATERIALS ONLY)Brownwood District · Eastland County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $270.6K by MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. · estimate $283.9K (95%) · 2 bids · range $270.6K–$271.7K
Every bid (2)
1. MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. $270.6K
2. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC $271.7K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212494
Asphaltic Patching Material 06 1024Dallas District · Kaufman County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $159.6K by WALLER COUNTY ASPHALT INC. · estimate $159.8K (100%) · 1 bid
Winter Weather 04 1024Dallas District · Denton County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $64.7K by THE BARGAIN SOURCE · estimate $75.0K (86%) · 2 bids · range $64.7K–$69.6K
Every bid (2)
1. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $64.7K
2. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $69.6K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212569
Winter Weather 03 1024Dallas District · Dallas County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 31, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $329.2K by THE BARGAIN SOURCE · estimate $393.8K (84%) · 2 bids · range $329.2K–$340.3K
Every bid (2)
1. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $329.2K
2. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $340.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212570
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR PATIENT ARRESTEE MEDICAL BILLSRISK MANAGEMENT · opened Oct 30, 2024 · Cook County
No amounts published · 2 bids
Every bid (2)
1. CCMSI no amount
2. HICKMAN AND HARRISON GROUP no amount
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2423-020912
2025 OR NEWER FORD VEHICLESCOUNTYWIDE · opened Oct 30, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $2.72M by SUTTON FORD, INC. · 2 bids · range $2.72M–$2.93M
Every bid (2)
1. SUTTON FORD, INC. $2.72M
2. SPIRIT FORD, INC. $2.93M
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2445-09111
FY 25 Atascosa Picnic Area MaintenanceSan Antonio District · Atascosa County · State Use Project · opened Oct 29, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $58.4K by SAN ANTONIO STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER · estimate $238 (24527%) · 2 bids · range $58.4K–$58.4K
Every bid (2)
1. SAN ANTONIO STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER $58.4K
2. WORKQUEST $58.4K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212410
FY 25-26 Bexar Metro JanitorialSan Antonio District · Bexar County · State Use Project · opened Oct 29, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $84.3K by ENDEAVORS UNLIMITED, INC. · estimate $30 (280960%) · 2 bids · range $84.3K–$84.3K
Every bid (2)
1. ENDEAVORS UNLIMITED, INC. $84.3K
2. WORKQUEST $84.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212461
Complex Chloride Abilene DistrictAbilene District · Scurry County · Material Maintenance Project · opened Oct 28, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $60.4K by NSG LOGISTICS, LLC · estimate $67.0K (90%) · 2 bids · range $60.4K–$90.9K
Every bid (2)
1. NSG LOGISTICS, LLC $60.4K
2. THE BARGAIN SOURCE $90.9K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212526
Grounds Maintenance FTW HQFort Worth District · Tarrant County · State Use Project · opened Oct 27, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $93.3K by LIBERTY PROCLAIMED MINISTRY · estimate $93.3K (100%) · 2 bids · range $93.3K–$93.3K
Every bid (2)
1. LIBERTY PROCLAIMED MINISTRY $93.3K
2. WORKQUEST $93.3K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212339
West Harris Landscape FY25Houston District · Harris County · State Use Project · opened Oct 27, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $51.0K by SECOND CHANCES - STARTING OVER AGAIN · estimate $51.0K (100%) · 2 bids · range $51.0K–$51.0K
Every bid (2)
1. SECOND CHANCES - STARTING OVER AGAIN $51.0K
2. WORKQUEST $51.0K
Source: TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗ · project A00212578
Emulsion for Val Verde CountyLaredo District · Val Verde County · Material Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Oct 24, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $283.9K by ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS, INC. · estimate $299.5K (95%) · 1 bid
Large Signs - Lower CountiesLaredo District · La Salle County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Oct 24, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $673.6K by TRIPLE H FIELD SERVICES, LLC · estimate $509.4K (132%) · 1 bid
Cleaning and Sweeping of Highway - WebbLaredo District · Webb County · Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed · opened Oct 24, 2024 · TxDOT
Low bid $853.9K by RK POWER DRIVE SERVICES, INC. · estimate $779.0K (110%) · 1 bid
HVAC CATALOG SUPPLIESDEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Oct 23, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $680.0K by FILTERBUY INCORPORATED · 2 bids · range $680.0K–$696.0K
Every bid (2)
1. FILTERBUY INCORPORATED $680.0K
2. JP SIMONS AND COMPANY $696.0K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2401-02080

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TxDOT work types

Routine Maintenance Project - Sealed 1025 · 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 · Widen Freeway 14

Where this comes from

TxDOT Bid Tabulations ↗: Texas highway lettings and maintenance contracts, the last 24 months; newest bid opening 2026-10-29. 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.