SiteBid AI — Trench Estimate

Linear trench with pipe, bedding, hauling, and surface restoration. Extras + permit fees included.

Geometry

Productivity & Haul

Rates — Linear & Materials

Surface Restoration

Extras & Permit

Markup

Client Info

Results

Trench width (ft)
1.50
Excavation (yd³)
26.67
Bedding (yd³)
3.33
Backfill (yd³)
23.33
Haul-off (yd³)
13.33
Trips
2
Trucking hours
0.83 h
Dig hours
0.95 h
Backfill hours
0.58 h
Loader hours
0.07 h
Pipe
$1,440.00
Tracer wire
$60.00
Warning tape
$36.00
Bedding
$126.67
Asphalt restore
$480.00
Concrete restore
$0.00
Lawn restore
$300.00
Dump fees
$106.67
Equipment
$200.11
Trucking
$79.17
Extras
$0.00
Subtotal
$2,828.61
Base (OH+Cont)
$3,394.33
Total (with profit)
$3,993.34
Permit fees (pass-through)
$0.00
Grand Total
$3,993.34

Sensitivity (share of subtotal)

  • Materials + disposal: 90%
  • Trucking: 3%
  • Equipment: 7%

Proposal Preview

Your Company Name LLC logo
Your Company Name LLC
(555) 555-5555 • bids@yourcompany.com • https://yourcompany.com
123 Main St, Yourtown, MI 49000
MI Contractor #12345
Proposal
9/5/2025
Valid 14 days
Bill To
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Project
Utility Trench Install
Excavate, bed, install pipe with tracer & warning tape, backfill/shape, restore surfaces as noted; haul/dispose spoils per calculation.
Scope of Work
  • Trench ~120 ft long @ ~4 ft depth (OD 6" pipe).
  • Bedding 0.5 ft; side clearance 0.5 ft each side; width 1.50 ft (auto).
  • Install pipe + tracer wire + warning tape; backfill and shape.
  • Surface restoration: asphalt 80 sf, concrete 0 sf, lawn 120 sf.
  • Haul-off ~50% of spoils; truck 12 yd³; RT haul 25 min.
ItemAmount
Materials$2,549.33
Equipment & Labor$200.11
Trucking$79.17
Subtotal$2,828.61
Overhead (10%) + Contingency (10%)$565.72
Profit (15%)$599.00
Total (before permit)$3,993.34
Grand Total$3,993.34
Inclusions
  • Excavation, bedding, pipe installation
  • Tracer wire and warning tape (if specified)
  • Backfill and shaping
  • Surface restoration as listed
  • Trucking/disposal as calculated
  • Mobilization
Exclusions
  • Rock excavation, dewatering, shoring/boxes
  • Service reconnections, pressure testing
  • Traffic control beyond noted
  • Permits/fees (listed separately)
  • Items not specifically described

Payment terms: Net 15 unless otherwise stated. Scheduling subject to weather and site access.

Acceptance
Client Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Company
Signer: _______________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________

Assumptions (auto-print on quote)

  • Trench for 120 ft; depth 4 ft; pipe 6" OD; bedding 0.5 ft; side clearance 0.5 ft each side.
  • Width 1.50 ft (override no).
  • Haul-off 50% of spoils; truck 12 yd³; RT haul 25 min.
  • Overhead 10%, Contingency 10%, Profit 15%. Permits listed separately (no markup).

Inclusions / Exclusions (draft)

Inclusions: trench excavation, bedding, pipe install (materials as noted), backfill/shape, trucking/disposal, surface restoration (if listed), mobilization.

Exclusions: rock excavation, dewatering, shoring/boxes, traffic control beyond noted, service reconnections, pressure testing, permits/fees (listed separately).