16-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Colorado
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Colorado put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $502 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $359 and $653. That is 38 % above the national median of $365. Based on 14 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid in Colorado | $502 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $359 – $653 |
| National median | $365 (+38 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 14 · 5 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Colorado
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Street 47th to 52nd | $1,900 | $1,630 | 5 | |
| Torreys Peak General Storm | $520 | $491 | 4 | |
| Marion Street System, Phase 2 | $357 | $521 | 2 | |
| I-25 & Broadway Interchange Reconstruction Segment | $210 | 1 | ||
| 27th Street Storm Interceptor Phase 3 | $340 | $417 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Colorado, 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 ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in Colorado: Colorado unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 16-inch ductile iron water main cost in Colorado?
Public bids in Colorado put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $502 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $359 and $653. That is 38 % above the national median of $365. Based on 14 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations.
Is Colorado more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Colorado median bid is 38 % above the national median of $365. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.