Select or imported trench backfill cost per ton in Colorado
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Colorado put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $27.42 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $16.00 and $30.50. That is 10 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 5 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid in Colorado | $27.42 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $16.00 – $30.50 |
| National median | $30.56 (-10 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 5 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Colorado
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Lake North Upstream of Glenbrook Pond, Phase 1 | $16.00 | $34.25 | 2 | |
| E. 16th Avenue System Phase 1 | $28.96 | 2 | ||
| City and County of Denver | $11.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Colorado, 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: select or imported trench backfill unit price. Every unit price in Colorado: Colorado unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a select or imported trench backfill cost in Colorado?
Public bids in Colorado put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $27.42 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $16.00 and $30.50. That is 10 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 5 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations.
Is Colorado more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Colorado median bid is 10 % below the national median of $30.56. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.