Subgrade preparation cost per square yard in Ohio
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Ohio put the subgrade preparation at a median of $3.10 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $2.00 and $5.00. That is 17 % below the national median of $3.75. Based on 27 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and June 2026.
| Median bid in Ohio | $3.10 / SY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $2.00 – $5.00 |
| National median | $3.75 (-17 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 27 · 9 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Ohio
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIPP-COWELSVILLE ROAD BRIDGE NO. 01.58 REPLACEMENT PROJECT | Jun 2026 | $2.00 | $3.00 | 6 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | May 2026 | $5.00 | $4.50 | 3 |
| RANGE LINE ROAD BRIDGE NO. 03.81 REPLACEMENT PROJECT | Mar 2026 | $1.50 | $3.05 | 4 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Feb 2025 | $1.50 | $6.75 | 2 |
| TIPP-ELIZABETH ROAD BRIDGE NO. 06.63 REPLACEMENT | Oct 2024 | $2.00 | $3.58 | 6 |
| LOSTCREEK-SHELBY ROAD BRIDGE NO. 00.11 | Mar 2024 | $2.00 | $3.50 | 2 |
| MIAMI COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE | Jun 2023 | $2.50 | $4.75 | 2 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Apr 2023 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Dec 2022 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Ohio, 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 Ohio: Ohio unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a subgrade preparation cost in Ohio?
Public bids in Ohio put the subgrade preparation at a median of $3.10 per square yard, with the middle half of bids between $2.00 and $5.00. That is 17 % below the national median of $3.75. Based on 27 bidder prices from 9 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and June 2026.
Is Ohio more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Ohio median bid is 17 % 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.