Mobilization cost per lump sum in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the mobilization at a median of $72,500 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $39,315 and $221,125. That is 3 % below the national median of $75,000. Based on 24 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and January 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $72,500 / LS |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $39,315 – $221,125 |
| National median | $75,000 (-3 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 24 · 9 · 5 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Jan 2026 | $40,000 | $50,000 | 6 |
| The City of Concord | Sep 2025 | $221,125 | $2,548,000 | 6 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Aug 2025 | $300,000 | $322,480 | 4 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2025 | $25,000 | $47,500 | 2 |
| PWC | Jul 2024 | $30,000 | $40,000 | 2 |
| Concord | May 2024 | $94,783 | $47,000 | 3 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Apr 2024 | $972,694 | $272,545 | 4 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2023 | $4,000 | $10,000 | 3 |
| Fayetteville PWC | $17,670 | $32,835 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a mobilization cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the mobilization at a median of $72,500 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $39,315 and $221,125. That is 3 % below the national median of $75,000. Based on 24 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between July 2023 and January 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 3 % 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.