Mobilization cost per lump sum in Kentucky
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Kentucky put the mobilization at a median of $36,000 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $26,586 and $40,000. That is 52 % below the national median of $75,000. Based on 9 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between January 2024 and July 2025.
| Median bid in Kentucky | $36,000 / LS |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $26,586 – $40,000 |
| National median | $75,000 (-52 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 9 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Kentucky
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY | Jul 2025 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 3 |
| University of Kentucky | Apr 2025 | $33,000 | $4,394,000 | 13 |
| University of Kentucky | Jan 2024 | $3,500 | $822,250 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Kentucky, 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: mobilization unit price. Every unit price in Kentucky: Kentucky unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a mobilization cost in Kentucky?
Public bids in Kentucky put the mobilization at a median of $36,000 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $26,586 and $40,000. That is 52 % below the national median of $75,000. Based on 9 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between January 2024 and July 2025.
Is Kentucky more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Kentucky median bid is 52 % below the national median of $75,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.