To: Jeffrey E.(jeevacatimi Cc: Merwin Dela Cruz Fram: Richard Kahn Sent Thur 6/12/2014 2:18:46 PM Subject 9 East 71st Street - Front Door SHBRK Scann14061209350,ocit From Door - currently we have 3 bids: a) Brandon Thompson - 11,000 (has done work in white house - 5-6 days for outside then 3-4 days inside) b) Artistic Finishing 12,500 (12 days to complete job) c) Marco's Restoration - 16,525 Simply Elegant - 7,800 - they will not honor 2012 bid and this bid was not as thorough as all 3 bids above I believe that Brandon Thompson is the most qualified and will do an excellent job. He can finish exterior before you return on the 19th of June. You must decide on the exterior finish: a) shinny b) semi shinny c) matt Please advise if ok to proceed with Brandon Thompson 11,000 bid and if so what type of finish you would like. Thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New 10022 tel fa cell Begin forwarded message: EFTA_R1_00365318 EFTA01921611