12-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the 12-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $295 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $175 and $605. That is 23 % above the national median of $240. Based on 21 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and January 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $295 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $175 – $605 |
| National median | $240 (+23 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 21 · 4 · 3 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Jan 2026 | $820 | $295 | 9 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Aug 2025 | $1,060 | $500 | 8 |
| PWC | Jul 2024 | $86.00 | $90.50 | 2 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2023 | $900 | $605 | 6 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: 12-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 12-inch ductile iron water main cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the 12-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $295 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $175 and $605. That is 23 % above the national median of $240. Based on 21 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and January 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 23 % above the national median of $240. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.