Wooster - Dairy Technology and Improvements

This project will be the first phase, and will include the following modifications: COMPOST BEDDED PACK @ KRAUSS DAIRY: A majority of the Krauss Dairy Heifer Freestall Barn will be converted to a compost bedded pack to allow for universal loose housing for milking Holstein and Jerseys. The existing freestalls will be removed, salvaged and reinstalled at the GDAL facility for heifer housing. A single row of freestalls will be maintained along the west wall of the freestall barn, and the existing concrete will need to be extended at these stalls. A 12’ scrape alley will be maintained adjacent to the freestalls, and a new 12’ concrete feed alley will be provided and shared with the bedded pack. An addition (approximately 56’ x 80’) will be constructed on the south end of the barn to provide opportunities for additional housing or a cow handling/working area. A limited number of new headlocks and gating will be needed. Automatic waterers will need to be reconfigured to accommodate the modified layout. Modifications to the existing manure handling system will be required to allow manure to be flushed directly into the existing lagoon. Installation of additional fans is required to support the maintenance of the compost bedded pack and for proper ventilation. The existing electrical panel will be replaced as part of the work. EXPERIMENTAL FEEDING SYSTEM @ KRAUSS DAIRY: A feeding system, similar to American Calan’s Broadbent Feeding System (or equivalent, as approved by CFAES), for 80 cows will be provided, to increase experimental units. Increasing milk cow numbers and experimental units, this will allow for an increased pool of animals available for research projects, with the potential to complete projects in a quicker time frame. These units will be used in the Compost Bedded Pack barn detailed above. This scope of work will also include the miscellaneous steel and electrical infrastructure necessary to support the feeding system. HEIFER FARM RENOVATIONS- GDAL DAIRY: The GDAL Dairy will be converted to a heifer raising facility. Heifers from the Wooster dairy program in addition to the Waterman Dairy program will be raised from weaning until pre-calving in one facility. The adjustable stalls salvaged from Krauss Dairy will be reinstalled here, and a new weighing area will be provided to allow for tracking heifer growth. An estimated 30+ acres of existing pasture will be available for rotational grazing by heifers. The GDAL dairy should be able to house 250+ heifers with simple renovations. Additionally, with heifers being comingled into a large number, some research may become possible.

Animal/Plant/Fish Facility, Renovation, College/University, Addition.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.