State Materials Office
Welcome to State Materials Office
The Florida Department of Transportation's Materials Program ensures that the materials used in transportation construction projects meet the required department specifications. In addition, the program investigates new and emerging technologies to improve the long-term performance of transportation facilities. Learn More
Introduction
The State Materials Office, located in Gainesville, establishes policies and procedures for the Florida Department of Transportation's Materials Program, which are carried out at the district level. This office works in conjunction with six district materials offices that are located in Bartow, Chipley, Davie, Deland, Lake City and Pompano Beach. The State Materials Office develops the criteria for acceptable material quality, provides technical assistance and support to the districts in solving material related problems, and monitors field activities for compliance with federal and state policies and procedures.
To learn more, please select the Program Overview link.
Contact Information
Florida Department of Transportation
State Materials Office
5007 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32609-2604
materials@dot.state.fl.us
(352) 955-6600 Telephone
(866) 374-3368 Ext. 6600 Toll-Free
(352) 955-6644 Fax
State Materials Office Divisions
Administration
Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC),
Quality Systems
Bituminous Materials
Bituminous Laboratory, Bituminous Field
Operations, Bituminous Research
Geotechnical Materials
Aggregate Acceptance, Earthwork, Foundations
and Soils, Field Operations, Test Pit
Pavement Materials
Pavement Condition, Pavement Performance, Pavement
Research
Structural Materials
Chemistry Laboratory, Corrosion/Materials Durability,
Field Operations, Materials Evaluation and Research
District Materials Offices
District 1 and 7 Materials - Bartow
District 2 Materials - Lake City
District 3 Materials - Chipley
District 4 and 6 Materials - Davie
District 5 Materials - Deland
Turnpike Materials - Pompano Beach / Turkey Lake
Other Resources
Directions to the State Materials Office
Sample Delivery Process [PDF-292KB]
Office Manager
Timothy J. Ruelke P.E.
Director, Office of Materials
5007 N.E. 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609
Tel: 352-955-6600
Fax: 352-955-6644
E-Mail Us
Additional Contacts
Staff Directory