10-inch HDPE water main cost per linear foot
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids put the 10-inch HDPE water main at a median of $166 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $132 and $208. Based on 22 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid | $166 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $132 – $208 |
| Bidder prices | 22 |
| Bid tabulations | 5 |
By state
By project
| Owner | State | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | TX | Apr 2026 | $174 | 9 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | TX | Apr 2026 | $155 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | TX | Feb 2026 | $92.00 | $163 | 6 |
| Florida Department of Transportation | FL | May 2025 | $148 | $240 | 3 |
| Wellshire Golf Course Irrigation Renovation | $35.00 | 3 |
Related unit prices
- 4-inch HDPE water main: $50.00 / LF
- 6-inch HDPE water main: $78.91 / LF
- 8-inch HDPE water main: $157 / LF
- 12-inch HDPE water main: $105 / LF
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description before comparing. Methodology and all items: water and sewer unit price index.
Questions
How much does a 10-inch HDPE water main cost?
Public bids put the 10-inch HDPE water main at a median of $166 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $132 and $208. Based on 22 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.