8-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Massachusetts
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Massachusetts put the 8-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $170 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $141 and $238. That is 11 % below the national median of $192. Based on 10 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2024.
| Median bid in Massachusetts | $170 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $141 – $238 |
| National median | $192 (-11 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 10 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Massachusetts
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER & N MAIN ST WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS | Feb 2024 | $106 | $170 | 10 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Massachusetts, 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: 8-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in Massachusetts: Massachusetts unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an 8-inch ductile iron water main cost in Massachusetts?
Public bids in Massachusetts put the 8-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $170 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $141 and $238. That is 11 % below the national median of $192. Based on 10 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2024.
Is Massachusetts more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Massachusetts median bid is 11 % below the national median of $192. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.