# Fireman Excavating, INC.: apparent low bid $471,150 on TxDOT routine maintenance job, IH0045, Ellis County (5 bidders)

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Low bidder | Fireman Excavating, INC. |
| Low bid | $471,150 |
| Engineer's estimate | $657,100 |
| Vs estimate | -28.3% |
| Bidders | 5 |
| All bids | 1. Fireman Excavating, INC. $471,150; 1. Austin Barricade Company, L.L.C. $740,750; 2. Texway Wastewater Services, LLC $998,300; 3. Marcom's Mowing Service, LLC $1,282,050 |
| Work | Routine Maintenance: Cable Barrier Repair |
| Location | IH0045, Various Roadways in the to Ellis County Maintenance Section, Ellis County, Dallas District |
| Let date | 2026-09-25 |
| CSJ | 6502-74-001 |

## 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: 2026-11-04T21:51:10.085Z.
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.