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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.

• BOBCAT S76 SKID STEER WITH TRAILERCOOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened May 10, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $518.7K by ATLAS BOBCAT · 1 bid

• GRADALL XL3100V ESCAVATORSCOOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened May 10, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $1.06M by FINKBINER EQUIPMENT CO. · 1 bid

• NIBCO BRONZE COPPER CAST FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIESFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened May 3, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $103.8K by COLUMBIA PIPE · 2 bids · range $103.8K–$6.75B

  Every bid (2)

  1. COLUMBIA PIPE $103.8K
  2. ATLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. $6.75B

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2302-12023

• BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTSJUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER · opened May 3, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $200.5K by BLACK DOG FOODS · 1 bid

• LINENSOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Apr 19, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $713.3K by VICTORY SUPPLY · 6 bids · range $713.3K–$4.66M

  Every bid (6)

  1. VICTORY SUPPLY $713.3K
  2. TABB TEXTILES CO INC $800.8K
  3. A NEW WAY TO GO DME SUPPLY $855.1K
  4. PERFORMANCE SAFETY GROUP I LP $906.0K
  5. NOW LINENS LLC $945.5K
  6. BOB BARKER COMPANY INC $4.66M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2217-04081R

• CENTRAL AVENUE BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENTDEPARPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAYS · opened Apr 19, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $32.22M by LORIG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · 5 bids · range $32.22M–$40.85M

  Every bid (5)

  1. LORIG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $32.22M
  2. DUNNET BAY CONSTRUCTION $32.65M
  3. F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES $35.47M
  4. HERLIHY MID CONTINENT COMPANY $37.14M
  5. JUDLAU CONTRACTING INC $40.85M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2385-01123

• COUNTYWIDE PAPER PRODUCTSOFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · opened Mar 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $2.82M by BEBON OFFICE MACHINES · 2 bids · range $2.82M–$2.94M

  Every bid (2)

  1. BEBON OFFICE MACHINES $2.82M
  2. MONTENEGRO PAPER $2.94M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2223-05063

• FIRE PUMP TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICESFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Mar 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $208.1K by JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP · 1 bid

• SHEET STEEL SUPPLIESFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Mar 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $160.3K by RKM METALS LLC · 3 bids · range $160.3K–$350.5K

  Every bid (3)

  1. RKM METALS LLC $160.3K
  2. NAK-MAN CORPORATION $236.3K
  3. ATLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. $350.5K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2245-10051

• VIDEO EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SUPPORT SERVICESOFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · opened Mar 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $79.7K by AVI SYSTEMS · 1 bid

• JANITORIAL SERVICESMEDICAL EXAMINER · opened Mar 15, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $693.0K by EMERIC FACILITY SERVICES · 2 bids · range $693.0K–$1.20M

  Every bid (2)

  1. EMERIC FACILITY SERVICES $693.0K
  2. THE TIDY QUEENS CORP. $1.20M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2201-02162

• FORD VEHICLESOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Mar 15, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $298.7K by MASTER'S TRANSPORTATION, INC. · 3 bids · range $298.7K–$19.80M

  Every bid (3)

  1. MASTER'S TRANSPORTATION, INC. $298.7K
  2. BCR AUTOMOTIVE GROUP $16.28M
  3. FELDMAN FORD $19.80M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2217-11153

• FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS, INSPECTIONS, TESTING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CERTIFICATIONSFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Mar 15, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $204.7K by DEPENDABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. · 2 bids · range $204.7K–$429.4K

  Every bid (2)

  1. DEPENDABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. $204.7K
  2. RELIABLE FIRE & SECURITY $429.4K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2245-10053

• JUROR WARRANT PAPERCook County, Illinois · opened Mar 8, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $24.9K by JJ COLLINS SONS, INC. · 1 bid

• PRISONER TRANSPORT BUSESSHERIFF · opened Mar 8, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $2.60M by CENTRAL STATES BUS SALES, INC. · 1 bid

• STRYKER EVACUATION CHAIRSFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Mar 8, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $208.4K by STRYKER SALES LLC · 2 bids · range $208.4K–$285.0K

  Every bid (2)

  1. STRYKER SALES LLC $208.4K
  2. TILES IN STYLE LLC DBA/TAZA SUPPLIES $285.0K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2345-12061

• OFFICER WELLNESS CHECKSOFFICE OF THE SHERIFF · opened Mar 1, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $3.08M by MHW PSYCHLAW SERVICES, INC. · 1 bid

• LAKE COOK ROAD - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD TO RAUPP BLVD.DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS · opened Mar 1, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $5.55M by CAPITOL CEMENT CO., INC. · 5 bids · range $5.55M–$6.62M

  Every bid (5)

  1. CAPITOL CEMENT CO., INC. $5.55M
  2. R.W. DUNTEMAN COMPANY $5.67M
  3. F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSON& ASSOCIATES $6.44M
  4. ACURA, INC. $6.58M
  5. ALLIANCE CONTRACTORS, INC. $6.62M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2311-01092

• MARRIAGE AND CIVIL UNION FUND AUDIT SERVICESOFFICE OF THE CHEIF JUDGE · opened Feb 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $10.5K by OMOTOSHO & ASSOCIATES, CPA'S LLC · 2 bids · range $10.5K–$25.8K

  Every bid (2)

  1. OMOTOSHO & ASSOCIATES, CPA'S LLC $10.5K
  2. PRADO & RENTERIA CPAs $25.8K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2250-09161

• DRY AND CANNED GOODSJUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER · opened Feb 22, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $2.07M by BLACK DOG FOODS · 2 bids · range $2.07M–$2.12M

  Every bid (2)

  1. BLACK DOG FOODS $2.07M
  2. CRISTINA FOODS, INC. $2.12M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2304-12024

• KITCHEN SUPPLIESJUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER · opened Feb 15, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $152.0K by ATLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 3 bids · range $152.0K–$194.9K

  Every bid (3)

  1. ATLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. $152.0K
  2. BLACK DOG FOODS $162.5K
  3. NES SUPPLY CO. $194.9K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2250-09090

• BALLISTIC VESTSADULT PROBATION · opened Feb 8, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $104.0K by RAY O'HERRON CO. · 2 bids · range $104.0K–$113.1K

  Every bid (2)

  1. RAY O'HERRON CO. $104.0K
  2. GALLS, LLC $113.1K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2204-10280

• FURNISH AND DELIVER AGGREGRATE MATERIALSCOOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened Feb 8, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $334.3K by GWO TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. · 3 bids · range $334.3K–$550.5K

  Every bid (3)

  1. GWO TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. $334.3K
  2. UTILITY TRANSPORT SERVICE, INC. $341.2K
  3. A&D PROPERTY SERVICES, INC. $550.5K

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2215-09262

• 2022 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM - SOUTH CORRIDOR PACKAGE 1COOK COUNTY HIGHWAY · opened Feb 1, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $14.20M by GALLAGHER ASPHALT CORP./K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION CORP. - J.V. · 1 bid

• OVERHEAD DOOR REPAIRFACILITIES MANAGEMENT · opened Jan 25, 2023 · Cook County

  Low bid $1.27M by UNITED DOOR AND DOCK · 2 bids · range $1.27M–$1.32M

  Every bid (2)

  1. UNITED DOOR AND DOCK $1.27M
  2. ANAGNOS DOOR COMPANY, LLC $1.32M

  Source: Cook County bid tabulations ↗ · contract 2257-08080

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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.