Traffic control cost per lump sum in California
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in California put the traffic control at a median of $13,500 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $8,189 and $18,125. That is 16 % below the national median of $16,000. Based on 10 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between September 2022 and April 2025.
| Median bid in California | $13,500 / LS |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $8,189 – $18,125 |
| National median | $16,000 (-16 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 10 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in California
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Morgan Hill Water Main Replacement Project | Apr 2025 | $13,500 | 8 | |
| San Bernardino County | Apr 2024 | $29,322 | $29,322 | 1 |
| City of Oxnard | Sep 2022 | $1.00 | $5,878 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in California, 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: traffic control unit price. Every unit price in California: California unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a traffic control cost in California?
Public bids in California put the traffic control at a median of $13,500 per lump sum, with the middle half of bids between $8,189 and $18,125. That is 16 % below the national median of $16,000. Based on 10 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between September 2022 and April 2025.
Is California more expensive than the national average?
For this item the California median bid is 16 % below the national median of $16,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.