4-inch PVC water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 4-inch PVC water main at a median of $87.53 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $53.68 and $112. That is 46 % above the national median of $60.00. Based on 20 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between November 2024 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $87.53 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $53.68 – $112 |
| National median | $60.00 (+46 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 20 · 6 · 4 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $72.88 | 6 | |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 129 | Dec 2025 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $300 | 5 | |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 129 | Jul 2025 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| HARRIS-WALLER COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | Feb 2025 | $1.00 | $90.80 | 6 |
| CITY OF MONTGOMERY | Nov 2024 | $47.00 | $99.00 | 8 |
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: 4-inch PVC water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 4-inch PVC water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 4-inch PVC water main at a median of $87.53 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $53.68 and $112. That is 46 % above the national median of $60.00. Based on 20 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 46 % above the national median of $60.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.