Cost by state
Construction unit costs in Delaware
Median awarded unit prices for the 39 most-bid items on Delaware public projects, from winning bids in agency bid tabulations.
| Item | Per | Median | Middle half | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Cutting, Bituminous Concrete | linear foot | $2.00 | $1.00 – $3.00 | 120 |
| Removal of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Curb and Sidewalk | square yard | $29.00 | $18.00 – $35.00 | 105 |
| Gabc | cubic yard | $72.00 | $42.10 – $97.50 | 105 |
| Saw Cutting, Concrete, Full Depth | linear foot | $4.21 | $4.00 – $6.00 | 104 |
| Superpave Type B, PG 64- 22, Patching | ton | $137.00 | $94.75 – $160.00 | 104 |
| Excavation AND Embankment | cubic yard | $25.00 | $15.00 – $42.00 | 100 |
| Erosion Control Blanket Mulch | square yard | $3.00 | $2.75 – $4.00 | 100 |
| Inlet Sediment Control, Drainage Inlet | each | $150.00 | $100.00 – $249.75 | 94 |
| Adjusting and Repairing Existing Drainage Inlet | each | $1,125 | $1,000 – $1,400 | 91 |
| P.C.C. Sidewalk, 4" | square foot | $10.65 | $7.65 – $12.83 | 91 |
| P.C.C. Sidewalk, 6" | square foot | $13.00 | $9.50 – $15.22 | 90 |
| Adjust Water Valve Boxes | each | $455.00 | $200.00 – $600.00 | 84 |
| Gabc, Patching | cubic yard | $65.50 | $22.25 – $105.19 | 82 |
| Adjusting AND Repairing Existing Manhole | each | $820.46 | $600.00 – $1,050 | 75 |
| Flagger, NEW Castle County | hour | $75.00 | $35.00 – $84.85 | 75 |
| Topsoil, 6" Depth | square yard | $12.00 | $7.29 – $13.38 | 74 |
| Permanent Pavement Striping, Symbol/Legend Alkyd-thermoplast IC | square foot | $7.00 | $5.25 – $11.00 | 73 |
| Installation or Removal of Traffic Sign(S) on Single Sign Post | each | $90.00 | $75.00 – $160.00 | 73 |
| Traffic Officers | hour | $110.00 | $110.00 – $180.00 | 71 |
| Flagger, NEW Castle County, Overtime | hour | $80.00 | $35.00 – $109.65 | 71 |
| PCC Curb, Type 1-8 | linear foot | $40.00 | $39.00 – $50.00 | 70 |
| Drainage Inlet Grate(s) | each | $390.00 | $328.18 – $420.00 | 69 |
| Permanent Grass Seeding, Subdivision | square yard | $1.50 | $1.00 – $2.35 | 68 |
| Pedestrian Connection, Type 2, 3, And/or 4 | square foot | $18.00 | $16.00 – $25.00 | 66 |
| Drainage Inlet Frame(s) | each | $377.50 | $320.00 – $429.75 | 66 |
| Pedestrian Connection, Type 1 | square foot | $18.00 | $16.00 – $25.00 | 65 |
| Topsoil | ton | $40.00 | $30.00 – $55.24 | 65 |
| Superpave Type C, PG 64- 22, Patching | ton | $143.00 | $101.12 – $176.50 | 64 |
| Permanent Pavement Striping, Epoxy Resin Paint, White/yellow, 6" | linear foot | $1.10 | $0.75 – $2.88 | 62 |
| Silt Fence | linear foot | $3.35 | $2.94 – $5.00 | 60 |
| Superpave Type C, PG 64-22 (Carbonate Stone) | ton | $115.30 | $104.25 – $132.25 | 54 |
| Crack AND Joint Sealing Less Than 3/4 Inch Wide | linear foot | $3.12 | $2.30 – $7.00 | 53 |
| Permanent Grass Seeding, Dry Ground | square yard | $1.25 | $1.00 – $1.70 | 53 |
| I.pcc Curb AND Gutter, Type 2 | linear foot | $43.00 | $39.59 – $49.00 | 50 |
| Geotextiles, Riprap | square yard | $5.30 | $4.00 – $7.51 | 49 |
| I.pcc Curb AND Gutter, Type 1-8 | linear foot | $42.20 | $38.00 – $51.00 | 47 |
| Temporary Markings, Paint Symbol/Legend | square foot | $3.00 | $2.00 – $6.45 | 46 |
| Borrow, Type F | cubic yard | $34.50 | $10.50 – $43.75 | 42 |
| Detectable Warning Surface | square foot | $39.14 | $32.00 – $49.25 | 40 |
Prices by county in Delaware
- Kent County: 25 items
- New Castle County: 80 items
- Sussex County: 53 items
Agencies in Delaware
- DelDOT: 75,505 winning prices