DeBary council awards $172,717 contract to repair collapsed stormwater pipe on Summerhaven Drive
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The City of DeBary voted unanimously to award a public works contract to replace collapsed stormwater pipes at two sites, including 430 Summerhaven Drive, and to approve related construction-inspection services and contingency funding.
The City of DeBary on Wednesday voted to award a construction contract for the collapsed stormwater-pipe replacement project at 430 Summerhaven Drive and a second site in the Glen Abbey subdivision. The council approved the low bid from Black Sands Development Group PLLC for $172,716.73 and added a 7% contingency of $12,090, bringing the project authorization to $184,806.73; council also approved a separate construction-management work order for $16,240.
The work covers two deterioration-failed sections of the city’s storm system: a 24-inch pipe at 430 Summerhaven Drive, where ground subsidence affected a driveway within a drainage easement, and a collapsed section at 408 North Pine Meadow Drive in Glen Abbey. Kevin Hare of K Hare Construction Services LLC, who managed the city's bid process, summarized the problem and recommended award: "The purpose of the 430 Summerhaven Drive collapsed pipe replacement project is to remove and replace underground stormwater pipes that have deteriorated from extensive corrosion after many years of service." Hare said the Glen Abbey section was added by addendum after it collapsed before a planned pipe-lining repair.
Hare told the council that the project was advertised, that a mandatory pre-bid conference drew 11 contractors, and that four sealed bids were opened publicly on June 30, 2025. "Black Sands Development Group PLLC was a low bidder at $172,716.73," Hare said, and noted staff confirmed the bidder’s responsiveness and references, including favorable feedback from Volusia County utilities staff. Hare also recommended his firm's task order for contract inspection and construction management in an amount not to exceed $16,240.
Council members asked procedural and jurisdiction questions. Council member Stevenson clarified whether the city is responsible for the two stormwater systems; the city manager confirmed the city is the owner/operator for the affected sections. No public comments were received on the item. A council motion to award the contract and approve the work order carried unanimously.
The city manager said construction is expected to start in August with a completion date of Oct. 10, 2025. Funding will come from the fiscal-year 2025 stormwater fund; the council approved the contract, contingency and construction-inspection budget to allow work to begin.
The council did not specify additional mitigation measures in the meeting; follow-up project schedules and permit details were not given at the hearing.
