# Blacksmith Ventures LLC: apparent low bid $681,151 on TxDOT bridge preventative maintenance job, US0059, Angelina County (8 bidders)

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Low bidder | Blacksmith Ventures LLC |
| Low bid | $681,151 |
| Engineer's estimate | $999,970 |
| Vs estimate | -31.9% |
| Bidders | 8 |
| All bids | 1. Blacksmith Ventures LLC $681,151; 3. Ace Contractors, INC. $893,898; 4. Shalom Services Corporation $959,894; 5. Icos Management, LLC $962,069; 6. Road Doctors LLC $966,295; 7. Rear Contractors LLC $1,158,023; 8. Structural Integrity Group LLC $1,509,149 |
| Work | Bridge Preventative Maintenance: Bridge Preventative Maintenance |
| Location | US0059, Various Locations, Angelina County, Lufkin District |
| Let date | 2026-10-28 |
| CSJ | 6507-80-001 |

## Why this score
- Let in the last 45 days: materials and subs being lined up now.

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.