Subgrade preparation cost per square yard in Minnesota
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Minnesota put the subgrade preparation at a median of $1.56 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $1.20 and $2.04. That is 58 % below the national median of $3.75. Based on 12 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in April 2026.
| Median bid in Minnesota | $1.56 / SY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $1.20 – $2.04 |
| National median | $3.75 (-58 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 12 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Minnesota
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hastings | Apr 2026 | $1.20 | $1.56 | 12 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Minnesota, 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: subgrade preparation unit price. Every unit price in Minnesota: Minnesota unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a subgrade preparation cost in Minnesota?
Public bids in Minnesota put the subgrade preparation at a median of $1.56 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $1.20 and $2.04. That is 58 % below the national median of $3.75. Based on 12 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in April 2026.
Is Minnesota more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Minnesota median bid is 58 % below the national median of $3.75. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.