Specifications include, but are not limited to: MPEA would like to determine the feasibility and benefit of constructing a data center in a portion of its Lakeside Center facility. The purpose of the data center will be to generate operating revenue for the Authority to help the Authority fulfill its mission. The Authority is preliminarily seeking to assess the use of a minimum of 280,000 square feet of space currently located in Lakeside Center for the data center facility. The Successful Proposer will be the firm the Authority believes can help it best maximize the value of the facility for the Authority. • Market Research - Conduct market research to assess the feasibility of a data center at Lakeside Center including an assessment of the present condition and the future demands of the data center system. • Site analysis - Conduct an assessment of the existing facility including available space, existing electrical infrastructure, ComEd capabilities, emergency generator power, cooling infrastructure, network connectivity, and environmental risks. • Technical Design - Assist the Authority in designing the data center in the proposed space to maximize revenue generating opportunities covering aspects such as mechanical systems, power, and cooling infrastructure, ComEd capabilities, emergency generator power, and IT infrastructure...