# Short-Line, LLC: apparent low bid $1,895,621 on TxDOT routine maintenance job, US0081, Tarrant County (3 bidders)

**Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Low bidder | Short-Line, LLC |
| Low bid | $1,895,621 |
| Engineer's estimate | $2,699,848 |
| Vs estimate | -29.8% |
| Bidders | 3 |
| All bids | 1. Short-Line, LLC $1,895,621; 2. Austin Barricade Company, L.L.C. $1,960,712; 3. Je Casey, LLC $3,172,475 |
| Work | Routine Maintenance: Metal Beam Guard Fence Repair |
| Location | US0081, Various Locations Within to Tarrant County, Tarrant County, Fort Worth District |
| Let date | 2026-10-07 |
| CSJ | 6506-90-001 |

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