Detectable warning panel cost per square foot in Washington
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Washington put the detectable warning panel at a median of $50.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $34.00 and $95.00. That is 22 % above the national median of $41.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between September 2022 and February 2025.
| Median bid in Washington | $50.00 / SF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $34.00 – $95.00 |
| National median | $41.00 (+22 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 4 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Washington
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Public Works | Feb 2025 | $33.00 | $35.00 | 7 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Dec 2024 | $380 | $265 | 4 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Oct 2022 | $27.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | Sep 2022 | $115 | $118 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Washington, 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: detectable warning panel unit price. Every unit price in Washington: Washington unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a detectable warning panel cost in Washington?
Public bids in Washington put the detectable warning panel at a median of $50.00 per square foot, with the middle half of bids between $34.00 and $95.00. That is 22 % above the national median of $41.00. Based on 15 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between September 2022 and February 2025.
Is Washington more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Washington median bid is 22 % above the national median of $41.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.