The document is a proposal from PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. to the Ministry of Information & Communication of Bangladesh for designing a new 5,000 sq ft data center. The proposal includes: 1) An overview of the project background and objectives 2) A description of PTS' proposed approach and scope of services which includes conceptual design, modeling, cost estimating and reporting 3) Clarification that additional services like detailed design or construction management are not included in the proposed fees

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0813-00400
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ervices.
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