8-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Virginia
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Virginia put the 8-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $241 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $212 and $276. That is 28 % above the national median of $189. Based on 6 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in July 2024.
| Median bid in Virginia | $241 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $212 – $276 |
| National median | $189 (+28 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 6 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Virginia
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 High Capacity Inlet Replacement Project | Jul 2024 | $241 | 6 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Virginia, 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 Virginia: Virginia unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an 8-inch ductile iron water main cost in Virginia?
Public bids in Virginia put the 8-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $241 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $212 and $276. That is 28 % above the national median of $189. Based on 6 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in July 2024.
Is Virginia more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Virginia median bid is 28 % above the national median of $189. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.