# Blacksmith Ventures LLC: apparent low bid $582,580 on TxDOT bridge preventative maintenance job, FM0227, Houston County (10 bidders)

**Score:** 25/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Low bidder | Blacksmith Ventures LLC |
| Low bid | $582,580 |
| Engineer's estimate | $938,493 |
| Vs estimate | -37.9% |
| Bidders | 10 |
| All bids | 1. Blacksmith Ventures LLC $582,580; 3. Macias Specialty Contracting LLC $698,574; 4. C & W Southern LLC $736,320; 5. Rear Contractors LLC $790,439; 6. Ace Contractors, INC. $805,019; 7. Thk Construction LLC $880,070; 8. Cross Plus Construction, LLC $898,515; 9. Structural Integrity Group LLC $998,426; 10. Premier Contractors LLC $1,151,084 |
| Work | Bridge Preventative Maintenance: Bridge Preventative Maintenance |
| Location | FM0227, Various Locations, Houston County, Lufkin District |
| Let date | 2026-08-20 |
| CSJ | 6506-40-001 |

## Why this score


Source: Texas Department of Transportation bid tabulations (data.texas.gov) (https://data.texas.gov/d/de7b-7dna). Last refreshed: 2026-10-28T20:50:34.621Z.
From TxDOT bid tabulations. The apparent low bidder is not a final award: TxDOT may reject bids or award to another bidder. The engineer's estimate is TxDOT's published estimate total. Verify with TxDOT before relying on an award.