12-inch HDPE water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 12-inch HDPE water main at a median of $166 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $123 and $174. That is 58 % above the national median of $105. Based on 6 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $166 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $123 – $174 |
| National median | $105 (+58 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 6 · 2 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $136 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $173 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Texas, 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 HDPE water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 12-inch HDPE water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 12-inch HDPE water main at a median of $166 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $123 and $174. That is 58 % above the national median of $105. Based on 6 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between November 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 58 % above the national median of $105. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.