1. Request for Proposal
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl
Conduct Testing to Remove Iron Stains & White Residue
on the Trani Limestones at the Courts of the Missing
Submitted July 12, 2013 to:
Fung Associates, Inc.
1833 Kalakaua Avenue Suite 1008
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 941-3000
Submitted by:
Restoration ArTechs
2382 Camino Vida Roble Suite E, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 804-5707

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July 12, 2013
Ms. Vanessa Ko
Fung Associates, Inc.
1833 Kalakaua Avenue Suite 1008
Honolulu, HI 96815
Dear Ms. Ko,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal to Fung & Associates and the Hawaii Army
Corps of Engineers to conduct restoration testing on the Trani Limestone tablets at the Courts
of the Missing.
The following pages detail the process we’ll employ to test the removal of iron stains and white
residue on tablet surfaces, as well as chronicle background information on company and those
assigned to this project.
By way of effective testing and thorough documentation, we are confident in our ability to
demonstrate our restoration process to successfully achieve the desired goals.
From our original involvement more than 15 years ago to now, we’ve remained passionate
about reviving this most hallowed memorial honoring the men and women who gave their
lives during wartimes.
We welcome any questions you may have and look forward to getting started on this most
important and revered project.
Kindest Regards,
Barry S. Feinman
Founder & Chief Technologist
Restoration ArTechs
D/b/a Restore It Yourself, Inc.

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SCOPE OF WORK / OBJECTIVE
Conduct testing to remove iron stain and white residue on the Trani limestone tablets at the
Courts of the Missing, located within the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at
Punchbowl.
The desired result shall be such that after removal of the iron stains and white residue the area
of work shall match / blend with the respective tablet surface.
After conducting tests, provide a well documented report on the actual procedure and results.
PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
The following describes our proposed methodology to conduct testing to clean and restore
isolated portions of the Trani limestone tablets at the Courts of the Missing, particularly
addressing areas with iron stains and white residue.
We will use only the most earth-friendly processes and benign chemistries available. Testing
will consist of the development and application of safe and effective means to remove paint,
extract iron and stain white residue buildup from the limestone surfaces.
Our main goal is to demonstrate our ability to effectively clean and restore one of our nation’s
most revered and commemorative landmarks, the Courts of the Missing.
Our protocol for field testing is detailed in four steps:
STEP 1: STRIPPING LIMESTONE SURFACE OF EXISTING PAINT LAYERS
This first critical step of cleaning and restoration requires complete removal of paint particles
from the pores of the limestone to allow penetration of the biodegradable cleaners in Step 2.
This is done as follows:
a) Several proprietary formulations will be applied to specific treatment areas to ascertain
the most effective, expeditious and safe means to remove paint from the existing
recessed stone surfaces;
b) We will compare our proprietary formulations to other safe proven methods such as
Motzenbacker's Lift-Off™ and Soy-Gel™, the latter being an American-grown soy bio-
based paint stripper;
c) Chemicals will be applied by roller brush and paint brush to gain optimum coverage and
control of broadcast;

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d) Chemicals will be allowed to dwell per manufacturer specifications or visible result of
activity;
e) Lifted paint will be removed with plastic or wood scrapers so as not to damage
limestone surfaces;
f) A high pressure water cleaning system (>1200 psi) will be used to remove debris from
inside letters and recesses;
g) Heat from a hot air gun may be tested as a facilitator for break down of paint particles
in conjunction with chemical use mentioned;
h) Assess and document results.
STEP 2: Removal of Iron Stains & White Residue on Limestone Tablets
This portion of field testing follows the proven process Restoration ArTechs applied more than
15 years ago at the Courts of the Missing under the auspice of General Brown, at which time we
were invited by the American Battle Monuments Commission under the request and authority
of Colonel Brown.
This portion of testing utilizes two techniques:
Technique 1: Poultice Application & Assessment
a) Application of a manufacture-proprietary poultice to the surface to be cleaned. This
poultice “mud-pack” by its very nature creates an exothermic reaction to open the Trani
limestone pores and extract the stained particles;
b) Wrap and seal the poultice under plastic to retain surface moisture, reduce air contact
and assure chemical effectiveness;
c) Allow pack to dry and set. Check and repeat as necessary;
d) Record results and document for effectiveness and time requirement.
Technique 2: Application of Safe Buffered Acid Cleaner
a) Directly apply manufacture-proprietary formulation of safe buffered acid cleaner to
testing area, of which the acid cleaner has been used on hundreds of project surfaces
over past 20 years with no negative effects to marble or limestone;
b) Apply acid over surface stains using a soft cotton towel to support the chemical action
and to concentrate the acids to needed areas;
c) Neutralize the acid treatment with a baking soda and water solution.
d) Evaluate and document results for effectiveness and time requirement.

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STEP 3: Application of Breathable Surface Sealer
a) Clean and apply a proprietary-breathable stone surface sealer to restored limestone
tablets and evaluate effectiveness. This breathable sealer allows limestone to expand
and contract while creating a protective permeable shield against moisture and
pollutants;
b) Apply sealer with a medium nap roller and brush to reduce waste, and to best control
coverage and dripping.
c) Record results and evaluate for effectiveness and time requirement.
STEP 4: Documentation and Followup On-site Assessment
Investigate tested area no less than two weeks after completion of testing to assess
effectiveness of cleaning and restoration process; include results in final well-documented
report
Summary:
The goal and anticipated result of conducting tests is the 100% removal of visible iron stains
and white residue while providing an effective measure against future discoloration.
Since coring samples reveal stain is topical, we are confident stains will be extracted in their
entirety. Testing will support our overall evaluation, framework and time requirements to scale
the larger project of restoring all affected areas within the Courts of the Missing.
Example of Previous Work:
In 1999, we removed iron staining from sprinkler irrigation on the Carrara Marble Sacred Heart
Statue at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Culver City, CA.
Before After

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PROPOSAL COSTS
Restoration ArTechs understands that the sums shown hereon include all tools, equipment,
materials, cleaning supplies, labor, overhead, profit and incidental costs required
to perform the respective line item:
Item Description Cost
Conducting Tests: Includes travel, labor &
materials
$15,250.00
Report: Includes analysis, documentation,
& recommendations
$2,250.00
Total Bid Price $17,500.00

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ABOUT RESTORATION ARTECHS
Restoration ArTechs specializes in the maintenance and preservation of metal, glass, tile and
stone surfaces.
A Southern California-based small business, we serve our local community with field service
support and do-it-yourself restoration products. We specialize in commercial and residential
stainless steel restoration typically found in elevators, bathrooms and lobbies, as well as public
and private architectural restoration for plaques, sculptures, railings, national monuments,
fountains and more.
With more than 15 years of local and national restoration experience, we provide only the best
in fine surface environmentally-friendly cleaning and restoration services. We adhere to widely
accepted conservation practices and offer LEED compliant options to meet green building
initiatives. Depending on the needs of our customers, we provide green cleaning and
restoration products and solutions, train and certify in-house technicians, and provide larger,
more complex restoration services as needed. Many of our products have been developed over
years of research and field testing for quality and effectiveness.
In 2004, company Founder and Chief Technologist Barry Feinman invented Scratch-B-Gone™,
the original and only manufacturer-recommended do-it-yourself stainless steel restoration kit
available today. Barry has effortlessly gained our company’s recognition in the marketplace by
leading manufacturers such as General Electric, Whirlpool, Viking and more. His unequivocal
passion to help beautify America sets us apart from other companies and is a key component
to the service excellence we provide.
Surface Restoration Specialization
STAINLESS STEEL, BRONZE, COPPER, BRASS & ALUMINUM
Commercial & residential restoration, brushed & painted sculptures, architectural & ornamental elements,
handrails; removal of corrosion & tarnish, patina restoration & sealants
CARRARA MARBLE, LIMESTONE, TERRAZO, GRANITE STONE
Sculptures, monuments, plaques, fountain surrounds & architectural elements
GLASS, MOSAICS & TILE
Removal of hard water, calcium deposits, hazing, scratches
POWDERCOATED ALUMINUM AND STEEL / FIBERGLASS/GEL COAT
Signage, sculpture, architectural elements

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COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES / RESUMES
Barry Feinman
Founder & Chief Technologist of Restoration ArTechs
Performing art restoration services nationally for
more than 18 years, Barry Feinman’s extensive
knowledge of the restoration of metal, stone, tile and
glass is backed by his proven record of success and
achievement.
Barry’s restoration projects span commercial,
government and private collections, with notable
clients such as: The United States Naval Academy,
(Admiral Ben Moreell Monument), The Department
of Veteran Affairs, (The National Cemetery and
Hospital Systems), the State of Maryland, (The WWII
and Korean War Memorials),The Golden Gate Bridge Authority, The City of Hope Hospital, The
City of San Diego, (Balboa Park) , San Diego State University, The Old Globe Theatre, the City
of Anaheim, (The WWII Memorial), the County of Orange, (Richard Henry Dana Memorial), and
numerous other projects in municipalities throughout the State of California.
Barry has worked on valuable art pieces by such notable sculptors as: Felix de
Weldon, (who sculpted The Marine Memorial also known as The Iwo Jima Memorial,
Washington, D.C.), Fletcher Benton, Barry Flanagan, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Bonifatius Stirnberg
and Thomas Schomberg, sculptor of the “Fallen Soldier” memorial at the Riverside National
Cemetery in California.
Barry is also the inventor of the world's first and only Do-It-Yourself (DIY) stainless steel
restoration kit, Scratch-B-Gone™, the only manufacturer-recommended stainless steel
restoration kit available today. This and other kits are currently used by consumers, technicians
and manufacturers worldwide.
Barry stresses and practices the highest standards of conservation techniques in every
restoration project. His large resource of expert restoration professionals as well makes us a
valued one-stop shop for unique restoration and preservation projects anywhere there is
metal, glass, tile or stone surfaces.

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Arturo Jaimes Olmos
Expert Stone Restoration Specialist
California State Contractors License est. 1989
As a marble, limestone and travertine restoration expert, Arturo Jaimes Olmos has been a life
long student of stone fabrication and restoration.
Since the age of eight and working alongside his grandfather, Arturo learned old world
traditions and craftsmanship of cutting and polishing marble from Europeans experts with
established European businesses in Los Angeles, CA.
Through the years, Arturo has seen the damage natural stone suffers from the elements and
pollution. His observations on how natural stone deteriorates prompted the creation of his
proprietary cleaning formula to restore stone surfaces, remove stains and return stones to their
original condition.
Over the span of his lengthy career, Arturo has made significant strides in the discovery of
specialized and proprietary cleaners, sealers, surface treatments and epoxies for banks,
universities, churches, government houses, museums, hotels to name a few.
Arturo has designed and fabricated significant stone
sculptors at premier homes throughout California. He
was also commissioned by several private collectors to
free sculpt directly from Carrara Marble blocks on-sight
at the collectors’ homes.
Currently, Arturo is has been approached by
U.N.E.S.C.O. to be their field restoration expert and
consultant for United Nations buildings worldwide.
Arturo also owns and leases a marble quarry outside of
Mexico City which exports throughout the country.
For more than twenty years, Barry and Arturo have
collaborated on special projects including terrazzo,
travertine, marble, limestone, stainless steel and
bronze surfaces. Some of Arturo’s most notable
contributions to stone restoration are represented in
his portfolio beginning on page 12.

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Pete Hopley
Program & Project Management, Quality Control & Site Safety Health Officer
Pete Hopley owns and operates an Oahu-based project
management company with more than 38-years’ experience
in military-related programs.
As a 100% certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Business (SDVOSB), Pete is Restoration ArTechs’ local
liaison and representative for restoration project
management and documentation in Hawaii, including
responsibilities for quality control and compliance to Federal
& State Regulations.
Pete has managed multi-million dollar government and state
projects, including projects with the Veterans Administration
and the Hawaii Department of Education.
Along with Pete, Restoration ArTechs ensures full compliance of safety standards and
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Past performance evaluation from the COR’s is
available.
Pete also provides a wide range of services in landscaping, parks and recreation design/build
and repair, general and commercial construction, highway and street repair, and
pipeline/underground infrastructure maintenance and repair. Additional information and
credentials are available upon request.
Certifications and Registrations:
SDVOSB, VETBIZ, CCR, ORCA, SAM

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CUSTOMER PORTFOLIO
Cemeteries
 Riverside National cemetery
 Los Angeles National Cemetery
 Inglewood Park Cemetery
 Holy Cross Catholic Dieses Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
 Hillside Cemetery, Los Angeles
Governmental Agencies & Monuments
 United States Naval Academy
 Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemeteries Division
 State of Maryland Korean War Memorial
 State of Maryland WWII Memorial
 The Golden Gate Bridge Authority
Municipalities, Parks & Recreation
o City of Oceanside
o County of Orange, Dana Point
o City of Pasadena
o City of San Diego, Balboa Park
o City of Inglewood
o City of Cypress
o City of Anaheim
o City of Garden Grove
o City of Newport Beach
o City of Riverside
o City of La Quinta
o City of Cathedral City
o City of Rancho Mirage
Universities, Medical Centers & Large Venues
 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
 City of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope, CA
 Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
Facility Maintenance & Manufacturers
 ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas
 Able Maintenance
 ABM
 Aramark
 Waxie Janitorial Services
Property Management & Shopping Centers
 Westfield Shopping Center, San Diego, CA
 Safari Business Park, Ontario, CA

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Arturo Jaimes Olmos
Stone Restoration Portfolio
Hearst Castle – San Simeon, CA Marble restoration in swimming pool
California State Capitol Building, Rotunda floor – Sacramento, CA Marble restoration & polishing

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Hotel Inter-Continental Mark Hopkins – San Francisco, CA Marble floor & exterior step restoration
The Saint Claire Hotel – San Jose, CA Complete building restoration, 1982
J Paul Getty Museum – Los Angeles, CA Marble restoration

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Ritz Carlton Hotel Chain – Corporate marble restoration and consulting
Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers – Corporate Nationwide stone selection expert, 4 years
UNESCO – United Nations Buildings – Worldwide
Approached by UNESCO as restoration expert & consultant for United Nations buildings worldwide

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Restoration ArTechs
Restoration Portfolio
BEFORE AFTER
Marine Corps Monument “Dress Blues” – San Clemente, CA
Safari Business Park “Shawu” – Ontario, CA
Admiral Ben Moreell Monument – United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

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Private Collection – La Jolla, CA
Dedication Plaques – Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, CA
City of La Quinta Bronze & Tile Water Sculpture “The Dance” – La Quinta, CA

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“Men of Vision” at the Golden Gate Bridge
Overlook – San Francisco, CA
City of San Diego - Balboa Park, CA
Oceanside Surfer – City of Oceanside, CA
“Fallen Soldier” by Thomas Schomberg, Sculptor – Riverside National Cemetery, CA

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Handrail Rust & Corrosion – Del Mar, CA
Brushed Stainless Steel Metal Restoration – Various Clients & Projects

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FOUNTAINS – TILE – MOSAIC
Al Jolson Fountain – Hillside Memorial Park – Culver City, CA
Scripps Hospital – La Jolla, CA
City of La Quinta – Mosaic Restoration –La Quinta, CA

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POWDER COATING
City of Escondido – Powder Coated Signage – Escondido, CA
GLASS RESTORATION (HARD WATER, CALCIUM DEPOSITS, SCRATCHES)
Various Clients

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Restoration ArTechs
2382 Camino Vida Roble Suite E
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Office: 760.804.5707 | Fax: 760.804.5711
Barry Feinman, Founder & Chief Technologist
(760) 846-3323 Cell| Barry@RestorationArTechs.com
Bonni Parsons Mitchell, Director of Operations
(760) 468-3400 Cell | Bonni@RestorationArTechs.com
Corporate Websites:
www.RestorationArTechs.com | www.scratch-b-gone.com | www.iartpros.com