4-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the 4-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $150 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $120 and $200. That is 25 % below the national median of $200. Based on 9 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in November 2023.
| Median bid in Illinois | $150 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $120 – $200 |
| National median | $200 (-25 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 9 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kings Road and Alameda Drive Drainage Improvements | Nov 2023 | $150 | 9 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Illinois, 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: 4-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 4-inch ductile iron water main cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the 4-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $150 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $120 and $200. That is 25 % below the national median of $200. Based on 9 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in November 2023.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 25 % below the national median of $200. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.