Embankment or borrow fill cost per cubic yard in New Mexico
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in New Mexico put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $50.25 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $25.00 and $75.75. That is 26 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between January 2023 and March 2023.
| Median bid in New Mexico | $50.25 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $25.00 – $75.75 |
| National median | $40.00 (+26 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 10 · 4 · 1 |
Bid tabs in New Mexico
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SANTA FE | Mar 2023 | $18.00 | $22.50 | 4 |
| CITY OF SANTA FE | Jan 2023 | $76.00 | $128 | 2 |
| CITY OF SANTA FE | Jan 2023 | $75.00 | $107 | 4 |
| CITY OF SANTA FE | Jan 2023 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in New Mexico, 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: embankment or borrow fill unit price. Every unit price in New Mexico: New Mexico unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an embankment or borrow fill cost in New Mexico?
Public bids in New Mexico put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $50.25 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $25.00 and $75.75. That is 26 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between January 2023 and March 2023.
Is New Mexico more expensive than the national average?
For this item the New Mexico median bid is 26 % above the national median of $40.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.