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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: On-Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex LLC for Traffic Signal Improvements at Various
Locations in the total amount not to exceed $400,000
for a term through June 30, 2030 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex. LLC for traffic signal improvements at various locations in the total amount not to exceed $400,000 for a term through June 30, 2030; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $100,000 for the first year of the agreement (FY 26/27).
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends approval.
Executive Summary:
The proposed agreement is for the installation, replacement and upgrades of traffic signal improvements at various locations throughout the City in order to enhance system functionality and performance. These improvements are necessary to increase roadway safety, improve traffic flow, and provide safer conditions for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
The project was procured through a formal competitive bidding process (RFQ No.
F-25-4061), which resulted in the receipt of seven bids. Following evaluation for responsiveness and responsibility, Yunex LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $693,225. 3 2
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Funding for the work performed under the agreement is allocated through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), utilizing designated traffic safety and infrastructure improvement funds.
Background
The City of San Bernardino continues to implement traffic signal upgrades and modernization projects to improve traffic operations and enhance safety at signalized intersections. These improvements typically include installation, replacement, and upgrading of signal equipment, signal heads, controllers, wiring, and associated infrastructure.
To implement these improvements, the Public Works Department issued RFQ No.
F-25-4061 for traffic signal improvements at various locations throughout the City.
The work will enhance signal reliability, improve traffic flow, and support the City’s ongoing transportation safety initiatives.
Discussion
The proposed on-call maintenance services agreement with Yunex LLC will provide for the installation, replacement, and upgrading of traffic signal components throughout the City. The proposed agreement establishes a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 through June 30, 2030. Expenditures during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 will not exceed $100,000 and will be funded through the initial purchase order authorized by the City Council. Any continuation of services beyond Fiscal Year 2026/2027 shall be contingent upon the availability of funding, annual budget appropriations, and authorization by the Mayor and City Council. While the agreement establishes a potential term from August 19, 2026, through June 30, 2030, the City is under no obligation to fund or authorize work beyond the initial fiscal year unless such future funding is approved by the Mayor and City Council.
Under the agreement, Yunex LLC will provide all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and related services necessary to perform traffic signal improvements throughout the City. Typical work includes the installation and replacement of signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, pedestrian signal equipment, detection systems, controller cabinets, wiring, conduits, pull boxes, and other related traffic signal infrastructure in accordance with applicable City, Caltrans, and California Electrical Code requirements. On December 2, 2025, the Traffic Engineering section of Public Works, with the Purchasing Department, initiated a formal process to solicit proposals for traffic signal improvements at Various locations. Request for Qualifications RFQ No. F-25-4061 with a due date of December 23, 2025. The solicitation resulted in seven proposals that were evaluated based on responsiveness and cost. Yunex LLC submitted the lowest responsive and responsible response and demonstrated qualification in performing the installation of solar light installation for public agencies.
The bids received are summarized below.
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Contractor Bid Amount
Yunex LLC, Riverside, CA $693,225
Elecnor Belco Electric, Chino, CA $707,960
Branson Industries, Eastvale, CA $794,400
California Professional Engineering, Inc La
Puente, CA $802,250
DBX, Inc., Temecula, CA 902,320
Bear Electrical Solutions, Alviso, CA $925,250
Crosstown Electric, Irwindale, CA $938,647
Yunex LLC submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and met all requirements of the solicitation. Based on the evaluation of the bids and confirmation of contractor qualifications, staff recommend awarding the contract to Yunex LLC.
Although Yunex LLC's total bid amount is $693,225, the agreement does not obligate the City to expend that amount. Compensation under this agreement shall be based solely on the unit prices identified in the vendor's Bid Quote Form, and the City will authorize and pay only for the actual quantities of work performed through individual Task Order assignments. The total amount paid under the agreement during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 shall not exceed the approved not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.
Any work or funding beyond the initial fiscal year shall be subject to the availability of funds, annual budget appropriations, and authorization by the Mayor and City Council.
The term of the proposed agreement shall be from August 19, 2026, to June 30, 2030.
Strategic Targets and Goals
This project consists of Key Strategic Target and Goal No. 3c: Evaluate and enhance the quality of public safety services: Transportation Safety Enhancing the safety and efficiency of signalized intersections. Infrastructure Improvements Upgrading and modernizing traffic signal infrastructure. Mobility Improving traffic flow and intersection operations throughout the City.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with this item. Sufficient funds exist in the Local Circulation Fund and Traffic Safety. Funding for future years will be accounted for in the future budget cycles, as this will be a contractual obligation.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an On-Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex. LLC for traffic signal improvements at various locations in the total amount not to exceed $400,000 for a term through June 30, 2030; and 3 2
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2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $100,000 for the first year FY 26/27.
Attachments
Attachment 1 On-Call Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC.
Attachment 2 Vendor Quote Form
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
None
CC
Eric Levitt, City Manager