Select or imported trench backfill cost per ton in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $9.65 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $8.73 and $10.25. That is 68 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between May 2023 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $9.65 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $8.73 – $10.25 |
| National median | $30.56 (-68 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 3 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Apr 2026 | $6.00 | $9.55 | 3 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $6.00 | $9.18 | 4 |
| City of Owosso | May 2023 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 3 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, 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 Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a select or imported trench backfill cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the select or imported trench backfill at a median of $9.65 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $8.73 and $10.25. That is 68 % below the national median of $30.56. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between May 2023 and April 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 68 % 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.