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FDOT Profiler Equipment Showcase

Thursday, October 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
40 Seats Remaining

Event Details

The State Pavement Management Office invites you to attend a Profiler Equipment Showcase at the State Materials Office in Gainesville, Florida. This event will bring together paving contractors, profiler equipment vendors, and FDOT staff to discuss ongoing issues, share experiences, and showcase profiling equipment. The goal is to create a stronger line of communication between vendors and contractors, facilitated by FDOT.

The showcase will also include an open forum to address lingering questions and issues related to pavement profiling.

Registration: There is no cost to attend.
Lunch: Available on site for approximately $10, cash only.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd.

Who Should Attend

  • Profiler Vendors
  • FDOT Materials & Construction Staff
  • Paving Contractors

Agenda

Time Duration Description Presenter
8:30 AM 60 Minutes Introduction of Profiler Vendors and Paving Contractors Nick Zakoske
Moderator
9:30 AM 15 Minutes FDOT Incentive and Disincentive Specifications Nick Zakoske
9:45 AM 15 Minutes Overview of Profiling Technology
Focus on Low Speed
TBA
10:00 AM 15 Minutes Profiling Experience in Other States
Direct consulting or state testing
TBA
10:15 AM Break
10:35 AM 15 Minutes What Does IRI Actually Respond To? ICC
10:50 AM 15 Minutes Reference Profilers
Overview of baseline testing and certification processes
TBA
11:05 AM Break
11:20 AM 40 Minutes Question & Answer Session
Panel of vendors will address contractor questions both on-site and submitted in advance.
Nick Zakoske / Rich Hewitt
Moderators
12:00 PM 1.25 Hours Lunch Break
1:15 PM 1.5 Hours Profiler Equipment Showcase
An opportunity to view the profilers and technology up close and learn more about the equipment.
2:45 PM 15 Minutes Wrap-Up & Closing of Session — Nick Zakoske

Parking & Check-In

Vendors: Upon arrival, park equipment in the coned-off spaces in front of the building. Proceed to the front door of the glass building by the pond for check-in and visitor badge collection.

All Others: If front spaces are unavailable, park behind the complex. Proceed to the front entrance of Building C for check-in.

Meeting Organizers

Nick Zakoske
nick.nakoske@dot.state.fl.us

David Allain
dallain@acaf.org

For More Information:

Nick Zakoske
nick.zakoske@dot.state.fl.us
352.955.6332