16-inch connection to existing main cost in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 16-inch connection to existing main at a median of $13,188 each, with the middle half of bids between $9,098 and $30,661. That is 1 % above the national median of $13,000. Based on 24 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between October 2024 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $13,188 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $9,098 – $30,661 |
| National median | $13,000 (+1 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 24 · 7 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $8,000 | $10,818 | 3 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $10,650 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $9,750 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | Jan 2026 | $11,188 | 4 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $9,565 | 4 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $40,000 | 3 | |
| BAYBROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Oct 2024 | $20,000 | $37,946 | 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: 16-inch connection to existing main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 16-inch connection to existing main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 16-inch connection to existing main at a median of $13,188 each, with the middle half of bids between $9,098 and $30,661. That is 1 % above the national median of $13,000. Based on 24 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between October 2024 and February 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 1 % above the national median of $13,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.