Connection to existing main cost in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the connection to existing main at a median of $5,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,600 and $7,500. That is 67 % above the national median of $3,000. Based on 25 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between March 2022 and May 2025.
| Median bid in Michigan | $5,000 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $1,600 – $7,500 |
| National median | $3,000 (+67 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 25 · 7 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 1 |
| City of Owosso | May 2025 | $3,500 | $1,000 | 5 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $7,500 | $6,910 | 2 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $8,533 | $7,500 | 3 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Feb 2024 | $4,358 | $7,050 | 6 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Mar 2022 | $5,840 | $3,771 | 4 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Mar 2022 | $2,100 | $625 | 6 |
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: connection to existing main unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a connection to existing main cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the connection to existing main at a median of $5,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,600 and $7,500. That is 67 % above the national median of $3,000. Based on 25 bidder prices from 7 public bid tabulations opened between March 2022 and May 2025.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 67 % above the national median of $3,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.