12-inch PVC water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 12-inch PVC water main at a median of $146 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $80.00 and $225. That is 6 % above the national median of $138. Based on 120 bidder prices from 18 public bid tabulations opened between October 2024 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $146 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $80.00 – $225 |
| National median | $138 (+6 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 120 · 18 · 4 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $160 | $189 | 9 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $165 | 4 | |
| City of Austin | Apr 2026 | $358 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $196 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $388 | 7 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $195 | 10 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $282 | 4 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $300 | $300 | 9 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $245 | 3 | |
| HARRIS-WALLER COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | Oct 2025 | $75.00 | $73.50 | 8 |
| HARRIS-WALLER COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | Aug 2025 | $0.10 | $5.10 | 20 |
| HARRIS-WALLER COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | Jul 2025 | $98.10 | $46.50 | 12 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Jun 2025 | $25.00 | 10 | |
| HARRIS-WALLER COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | Feb 2025 | $210 | $140 | 6 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Feb 2025 | $115 | $200 | 16 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Jan 2025 | $888 | $72.80 | 32 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | Nov 2024 | $109 | $109 | 1 |
| SIENNA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | Oct 2024 | $107 | $104 | 6 |
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 PVC water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 12-inch PVC water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 12-inch PVC water main at a median of $146 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $80.00 and $225. That is 6 % above the national median of $138. Based on 120 bidder prices from 18 public bid tabulations opened between October 2024 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 6 % above the national median of $138. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.