Water service line (per foot) cost per linear foot in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the water service line (per foot) at a median of $123 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $82.00 and $152. That is 76 % above the national median of $70.00. Based on 73 bidder prices from 8 public bid tabulations opened between March 2022 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $123 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $82.00 – $152 |
| National median | $70.00 (+76 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 73 · 8 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wayland | Feb 2026 | $38.50 | $62.63 | 4 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| City of Owosso | May 2025 | $0.01 | $132 | 45 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $82.50 | $158 | 2 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | May 2025 | $153 | $153 | 3 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Feb 2024 | $55.64 | $57.82 | 6 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Mar 2022 | $38.30 | $38.10 | 4 |
| CITY OF OWOSSO | Mar 2022 | $67.00 | $122 | 18 |
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: water service line (per foot) unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a water service line (per foot) cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the water service line (per foot) at a median of $123 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $82.00 and $152. That is 76 % above the national median of $70.00. Based on 73 bidder prices from 8 public bid tabulations opened between March 2022 and February 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 76 % above the national median of $70.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.