48-inch manhole cost in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the 48-inch manhole at a median of $3,740 each, with the middle half of bids between $3,253 and $4,350. That is 51 % below the national median of $7,605. Based on 11 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between February 2023 and March 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $3,740 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $3,253 – $4,350 |
| National median | $7,605 (-51 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 11 · 5 · 3 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES | Mar 2026 | $400 | $400 | 6 |
| City of Wayland | Feb 2026 | $3,050 | $3,478 | 4 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $7,500 | $6,250 | 2 |
| City of Owosso | Oct 2024 | $3,740 | $3,370 | 4 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Feb 2023 | $4,025 | $4,025 | 1 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, 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: 48-inch manhole unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 48-inch manhole cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the 48-inch manhole at a median of $3,740 each, with the middle half of bids between $3,253 and $4,350. That is 51 % below the national median of $7,605. Based on 11 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between February 2023 and March 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 51 % below the national median of $7,605. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.