8-inch HDPE water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 8-inch HDPE water main at a median of $175 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $152 and $188. That is 11 % above the national median of $157. Based on 17 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2026 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $175 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $152 – $188 |
| National median | $157 (+11 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 17 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $160 | 9 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $141 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $215 | 6 |
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: 8-inch HDPE water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an 8-inch HDPE water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 8-inch HDPE water main at a median of $175 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $152 and $188. That is 11 % above the national median of $157. Based on 17 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2026 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 11 % above the national median of $157. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.