12-inch PVC water main cost per linear foot in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the 12-inch PVC water main at a median of $48.58 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $43.89 and $50.53. That is 58 % below the national median of $115. Based on 7 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2025 and March 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $48.58 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $43.89 – $50.53 |
| National median | $115 (-58 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 7 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES | Mar 2026 | $38.07 | $39.42 | 3 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $150 | $150 | 1 |
| CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES | Feb 2025 | $51.55 | $49.50 | 3 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, 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 PVC water main unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 12-inch PVC water main cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the 12-inch PVC water main at a median of $48.58 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $43.89 and $50.53. That is 58 % below the national median of $115. Based on 7 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2025 and March 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 58 % below the national median of $115. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.