8-inch PVC water main cost per linear foot in California
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in California put the 8-inch PVC water main at a median of $284 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $254 and $306. That is 166 % above the national median of $107. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in April 2025.
| Median bid in California | $284 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $254 – $306 |
| National median | $107 (+166 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in California
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Morgan Hill Water Main Replacement Project | Apr 2025 | $284 | 8 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in California, 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 PVC water main unit price. Every unit price in California: California unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an 8-inch PVC water main cost in California?
Public bids in California put the 8-inch PVC water main at a median of $284 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $254 and $306. That is 166 % above the national median of $107. Based on 8 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in April 2025.
Is California more expensive than the national average?
For this item the California median bid is 166 % above the national median of $107. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.