72-inch manhole cost in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the 72-inch manhole at a median of $9,225 each, with the middle half of bids between $7,600 and $9,524. That is 23 % below the national median of $12,000. Based on 34 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between April 2023 and September 2026.
| Median bid in Illinois | $9,225 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $7,600 – $9,524 |
| National median | $12,000 (-23 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 34 · 4 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE, IL | Sep 2026 | $16,000 | $41,375 | 2 |
| Old Town 1-A Recon. | Jun 2024 | $9,213 | 18 | |
| 2024 Kings Road and Alameda Drive Drainage Improvements | Nov 2023 | $9,000 | 9 | |
| 2023 HIGH CAPACITY INLET PROJECT | Apr 2023 | $7,411 | $9,300 | 6 |
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: 72-inch manhole unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 72-inch manhole cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the 72-inch manhole at a median of $9,225 each, with the middle half of bids between $7,600 and $9,524. That is 23 % below the national median of $12,000. Based on 34 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between April 2023 and September 2026.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 23 % below the national median of $12,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.