# L. S. Equipment Co., INC.: apparent low bid $3,814,102 on TxDOT safety improvement projects job, FM 3016, Houston County (5 bidders)

**Score:** 50/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Low bidder | L. S. Equipment Co., INC. |
| Low bid | $3,814,102 |
| Engineer's estimate | $4,104,553 |
| Vs estimate | -7.1% |
| Bidders | 5 |
| All bids | 1. L. S. Equipment Co., INC. $3,814,102; 2. Pinto Construction Co., INC. $3,853,111; 3. Big Creek Construction, LTD. $3,925,688; 4. A. L. Helmcamp, INC. $4,041,534; 5. Drewery Construction Company, Incorporated $4,166,237 |
| Work | Safety Improvement Projects: Hazard Elimination & Safety |
| Location | FM 3016, FM 228 to CR 1685, Houston County, Lufkin District |
| Let date | 2026-07-01 |
| CSJ | 3110-01-003 |

## Why this score
- Low bid over $1M.
- Construction contract.

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.
