Abandon existing main cost per linear foot in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the abandon existing main at a median of $35.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $22.50 and $54.00. That is 20 % below the national median of $44.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2024 and May 2025.
| Median bid in Michigan | $35.00 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $22.50 – $54.00 |
| National median | $44.00 (-20 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $100 | $80.00 | 2 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $25.00 | $36.77 | 3 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Feb 2024 | $16.37 | $22.50 | 12 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, 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: abandon existing main unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an abandon existing main cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the abandon existing main at a median of $35.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $22.50 and $54.00. That is 20 % below the national median of $44.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2024 and May 2025.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 20 % below the national median of $44.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.