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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.

FIRST APPEARANCE AND DETENTION COURT SPECIALISTSPUBLIC DEFENDER · opened May 17, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $5.23M by LT STAFFING INC · 4 bids · range $5.23M–$8.33M
Every bid (4)
1. LT STAFFING INC $5.23M
2. M & M STAFFING AGENCY $5.81M
3. SAFER FOUNDATION $7.11M
4. READY MADE LANGUAGE RESOURCES $8.33M
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2305-08245
FORENSIC MICROSCOPESMEDICAL EXAMINER · opened May 15, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $66.0K by CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD. · 3 bids · range $66.0K–$240.0K
Every bid (3)
1. CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD. $66.0K
2. THOMAS SCIENTIFIC, LLC $104.2K
3. TILES IN STYLE LLC (DBA) TAZA SUPPLIES $240.0K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2301-08244R
2023 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM NORTHCOOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened May 15, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $13.49M by ACURA, INC. · 1 bid
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IN LEASED VEHICLESOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened May 8, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $143.7K by ABC AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS · 1 bid
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRJUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER · opened May 8, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $395 by BEST BAY LOGISTICS · 4 bids · range $395–$183.2K
Every bid (4)
1. BEST BAY LOGISTICS $395
2. AMC MECHANICAL INC $120.7K
3. AUTUMN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC $146.0K
4. MIRAMAR INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC $183.2K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2350-11282
RED JOURNALSOFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE · opened May 1, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $87.4K by RUNCO OFFICE SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT CO. · 1 bid
THRUSH BUNDLE SUPPLIESFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Apr 24, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $742.7K by AFFILIATED STEAM AND HOT WATER · 1 bid
ONLINE AUCTION SERVICES FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIENSCOOK COUNTY TREASURER · opened Apr 24, 2024 · Cook County
No amounts published · 2 bids
Every bid (2)
1. GOVEASE no amount
2. REALAUCTION LLC no amount
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2410-01091
WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING SERVICESFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Apr 24, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $349.5K by GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY, INC. · 3 bids · range $349.5K–$540.3K
Every bid (3)
1. GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY, INC. $349.5K
2. BARCLAY WATER MANAGEMENT, INC. $540.3K
3. Global Water Technology no amount
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2457-12210
AMMUNITIONOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Apr 17, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $2.72M by RAY O'HERRON CO., INC. · 1 bid
PRINTED ENVELOPESCOUNTYWIDE · opened Apr 17, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $408.8K by WASHBURN ENVELOPE CORP. · 4 bids · range $408.8K–$1.61M
Every bid (4)
1. WASHBURN ENVELOPE CORP. $408.8K
2. MONTENEGRO, INC. $542.5K
3. IMAGE PRINTING $814.9K
4. LIBERTY CREATIVE SOLUTIONS $1.61M
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2323-09059R
BOILER AND WATER HEATER MAINTENANCEFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Apr 17, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $355.1K by JONES ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, INC. · 4 bids · range $355.1K–$652.1K
Every bid (4)
1. JONES ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, INC. $355.1K
2. THE STONE GROUP $446.9K
3. CORE MECHANICAL, INC. $518.2K
4. CEPER HEATING & COOLING, INC. $652.1K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2402-12215
MEDICAL SCRUBS & LAB COATSMEDICAL EXAMINER · opened Mar 20, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $3.1K by CEN-MED ENTERPRISES INC · 7 bids · range $3.1K–$68.7K
Every bid (7)
1. CEN-MED ENTERPRISES INC $3.1K
2. 4EVERGUARD PROTECTIVE COATINGS $11.1K
3. BORDOVA INNOVATIONS INC $12.8K
4. BIENALI PROMOTIONS LLC $26.4K
5. FREMONT UNIFORM & MEDICAL SUPPLIES $28.5K
6. RITE CHOICE UNIFORMS INC $29.7K
7. LATOYA MAHOMES COLLECTION $68.7K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2301-10030
LANDSCAPING SERVICESDEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Mar 20, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $215.8K by DIAZ GROUP LLC · 32 bids · range $215.8K–$1.69M
Every bid (12 of 32)
1. DIAZ GROUP LLC $215.8K
2. DIAZ GROUP LLC $250.1K
3. CITY ESCAPE GARDEN AND DESIGN LLC $275.5K
4. DIAZ GROUP LLC $301.5K
5. DIAZ GROUP LLC $308.4K
6. CITY ESCAPE GARDEN AND DESIGN LLC $329.5K
7. CITY ESCAPE GARDEN AND DESIGN LLC $390.8K
8. CITY ESCAPE GARDEN AND DESIGN LLC $396.2K
9. LIFTUP ENTERPRISES $417.8K
10. LIFTUP ENTERPRISES $493.6K
11. ALVAREZ, INC. $528.6K
12. ALVAREZ, INC. $541.3K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2345-08242
88TH/CORK AVENUE AT I-294 INTERCHANGECOOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened Mar 13, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $25.82M by K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION · 4 bids · range $25.82M–$30.07M
Every bid (4)
1. K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION $25.82M
2. F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN ASSOCIATES LLC $26.34M
3. R. W. DUNTEMAN COMPANY $26.35M
4. PAN-OCEANIC ENGINEERING CO., INC. $30.07M
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2316-10041
2024 OR NEWER FORD MAVERICK XLT HYBRIDOFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · opened Mar 13, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $2.17M by SUTTON FORD, INC. · 1 bid
NISSAN LEAF SV PLUS 4 DOOR HATCHBACKSOFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · opened Mar 6, 2024 · Cook County
Low bid $250.7K by FLEET VEHICLE SOURCE /US FLEET SOURCE · 2 bids · range $250.7K–$280.0K
Every bid (2)
1. FLEET VEHICLE SOURCE /US FLEET SOURCE $250.7K
2. ELIZAROV CONSULTING GROUP $280.0K
Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2345-07273R2
MDOT 68000-214652: HMA, 4EML; Aggregate Base, Modified; HMA Base Crushing and Shaping, ModifiedMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 6, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $563.8K by Pyramid Paving and Contracting Co. · estimate $587.4K (96%) · 3 bids · range $563.8K–$584.6K
Every bid (3)
1. Pyramid Paving and Contracting Co. $563.8K
2. Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. $582.9K
3. Bolen Asphalt Paving, Inc. $584.6K
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 68000-214652
MDOT 04000-218281: Strain Pole Fdn, 6 Bolt; Strain Pole, Steel, 6 bolt, Size 1; Controller, NEMA Type, ModifiedMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $473.2K by Wright Electric Company, Inc. · estimate $435.9K (109%) · 2 bids · range $473.2K–$512.9K
Every bid (2)
1. Wright Electric Company, Inc. $473.2K
2. J. Ranck Electric, Inc. $512.9K
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 04000-218281
MDOT 11000-206394-2: Minor Traf Devices; Conc Pavt, Decorative, Nonreinf, 4 inch; HMA, 4EMLMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $4.75M by Kalin Construction Co., Inc. · estimate $5.28M (90%) · 3 bids · range $4.75M–$5.03M
Every bid (3)
1. Kalin Construction Co., Inc. $4.75M
2. Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. $4.94M
3. Hoffman Bros., Inc. $5.03M
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 11000-206394-2
MDOT 11000-215931: HMA, 5EML; Cold Milling HMA Surface; Dr Structure Cover, Adj, Case 1, ModifiedMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $471.9K by Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · estimate $561.5K (84%) · 2 bids · range $471.9K–$512.3K
Every bid (2)
1. Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. $471.9K
2. Michigan Paving and Materials Company $512.3K
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 11000-215931
MDOT 13073-216514: Support, Column, Temp; Rocker, Realign; Conc Barrier, Temp, FurnMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $529.9K by Anlaan Corporation · estimate $623.0K (85%) · 3 bids · range $529.9K–$592.0K
Every bid (3)
1. Anlaan Corporation $529.9K
2. C. A. Hull Co., Inc. $548.1K
3. Davis Construction, Inc. $592.0K
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 13073-216514
MDOT 13081-212098: Rest Area Building; Minor Traf Devices; Light Std Shaft, 31 foot to 40 footMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $4.88M by Hoffman Bros., Inc. · estimate $3.69M (132%) · 2 bids · range $4.88M–$5.25M
Every bid (2)
1. Hoffman Bros., Inc. $4.88M
2. Anlaan Corporation $5.25M
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 13081-212098
MDOT 21000-218231: Support, Suspension, Temp; Hanger Assembly, Rem and Erect; Hanger Assembly, Field MeasurementMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $217.9K by Hebert Construction Co. · estimate $376.3K (58%) · 2 bids · range $217.9K–$319.5K
Every bid (2)
1. Hebert Construction Co. $217.9K
2. Zenith Tech, Inc. $319.5K
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 21000-218231
MDOT 25000-216167: HMA, 4EML; Pavt Joint and Crack Repair, Spec; HMA, 5EMLMichigan Department of Transportation · opened Mar 1, 2024 · Michigan DOT
Low bid $1.55M by Ace-Saginaw Paving Company · estimate $1.81M (85%) · 3 bids · range $1.55M–$1.68M
Every bid (3)
1. Ace-Saginaw Paving Company $1.55M
2. Pyramid Paving and Contracting Co. $1.56M
3. Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. $1.68M
Source: Michigan DOT bid tabulation (XLSX) ↗ · proposal 25000-216167

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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 · Transportation Non-Roadway 14 · Culvert & Storm Drainage Work 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.