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Minnesota Department of Transportation 1500 County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113

Logo Sign Franchise Program

Request for Proposal April 25, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION 1  GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RESPONDERS       Purpose 

Definitions and Acronyms Scope of the Program Buyout of Existing Inventory RFP Inquiries Addendums Incurred Costs Rejection of Proposals Proposals Oral Presentations/Interviews Calendar of Events Term of Contract 

SECTION 2  INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM RESPONDERS       Evidence of Bid Bond/Insurance       Background/Experience 

Work Plan Past Experience Proposed Fees Added Value Supporting Materials Rate Proposal 

SECTION 3  SELECTION AND AWARD       Preliminary Evaluation 

Evaluation Criteria Notification of Intent to Award Post Selection Audit 

SECTION 4  SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS       Responsibilities of the Contractor 

Logo Signing Program Rules and Regulations       Design Standards for Logo Signs and Sign Panels       Design Standards for Life Cycle Replacement/Refurbishment of Logo Signs SECTION 5  TERMS AND CONDITIONS       Termination       Assignment       Audit       Laws and Regulations       Indemnity and Insurance       Surety Bond       Permits, Licenses and Taxes       Approvals     

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EXHIBITS 

 

EXHIBIT 1  List of Eligible Routes/Rural Interchanges 

EXHIBIT 2  Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 2J 

EXHIBIT 3  Logo Sign Panel Designs 

EXHIBIT 4  Appeals Process for Logo Attraction Business Panels 

EXHIBIT 5  MnDOT Structural Details 

 

   

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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RESPONDERS 

A. Purpose 

Under Minnesota Statutes §160.80, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) operates the Logo Sign 

Franchise Program on Interstate highways and certain controlled access highways in Minnesota.  The Program 

provides for blue highway signs with individual logos for businesses that provide motorist services (gas, food, 

lodging, camping, and 24‐hour pharmacies) and eligible attractions.  MnDOT implements it by contract with a 

qualified firm.  The current contract expires December 31, 2016.   

  The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to provide interested parties with information to enable them to 

prepare and submit a proposal for the continuance of the Minnesota Logo Sign Franchise Program.  MnDOT intends 

to use the results of this Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a 10‐year contract and seeks proposals from qualified 

firms.   

  This Request for Proposal (RFP) is not a contract.  MnDOT reserves the right to amend existing provisions or to 

include provisions which are not addressed herein. 

B. Definitions and Acronyms 

The following definitions and acronyms are used throughout the RFP: 

Attraction – a service that includes facilities which have the primary purpose of providing amusement, historical, 

cultural or leisure activities to the public. 

Business – a commercial establishment that provides a motorist service (gas, food, lodging, camping or 24‐hour 

pharmacy) or qualifies as an eligible attraction facility. 

Business logo sign panel – a separately attached sign panel to show the brand, symbol, trademark, name or 

combination of these, for a business.    

Commissioner – Commissioner of Transportation 

Contractor – the firm awarded the Logo Sign Franchise Program 

Crossroad – a marked route or other public road intersecting an eligible Interstate highway or controlled‐access 

highway to which access is provided at an interchange. 

Exit ramp – a connecting roadway between two intersecting roads that are grade separated. 

Exit ramp logo sign – a logo sign along an exit ramp. 

Franchise firm – the firm awarded the Logo Sign Franchise Program 

Franchise Program or Program – Minnesota Logo Sign Franchise Program. 

Interchange – a grade separated intersection with ramps to provide movement between roadways. 

Logo sign – a logo sign consists of a logo sign panel and the sign structure the sign panel is attached to.    

Logo sign panel – a rectangular sign panel consisting of the words gas, food, lodging, camping. attraction or 24‐hour 

pharmacy, business logo sign panels and directional information. 

Mainline logo sign – a logo sign located on an interstate highway or certain controlled‐access highway. 

MnDOT – Minnesota Department of Transportation 

Motorist service – gas, food, lodging, camping, attraction or 24‐hour pharmacy 

Program – Minnesota Logo Sign Franchise Program 

Responder – a firm submitting a proposal to this RFP 

Rural – all Minnesota counties except the majority of the eight‐county Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan area (see 

urban). 

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Seasonal business – a gas, food, lodging, camping, attraction or 24‐hour pharmacy facility that is open for business 

less than 12 months per year. 

State – State of Minnesota 

Structure – The sign support including any footings, see Logo sign 

Trailblazing signs – a sign on a local crossroad that directs motorists where to turn to reach the business. 

Urban – includes the majority of the Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan area, including the counties of Anoka, 

Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington.  Specific interchanges on the outer edges of the 

urban areas may be determined rural by MnDOT on a case by case basis.  

 

C. Scope of the Program 

The Program consists of management, funding, maintaining the Minnesota Logo Sign Franchise Program.  The 

Contractor will furnish, install and maintain all logo signs relating to gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions and 24‐

hour pharmacies; market all eligible spaces for business logo sign panels to be installed on mainline and exit ramp 

logo signs; and install and maintain all marketed business logo sign panels on eligible routes.  All costs for 

marketing, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of the Program as set forth in the contract, as well 

as fees due to the State, will be paid from fees and revenues received by the Contractor from business leases.  The 

Program currently has approximately 2,294 mainline, 1,986 ramp, and 254 trailblazing business logo sign panels.  

See EXHIBIT 1 for a current list of eligible routes and rural interchanges.   

 

D. Buyout of Existing Inventory 

Any new Contractor is required to buy from the current Contractor all logo signs that are in place, including any 

logo signs on which no business panels are displayed.  The buyout formula for signs is: 

  P = (N/12 x O) 

  P = Total buyout price 

  N = Remaining years of unamortized sign costs 

O = Cost of structures (this should be “Cost of Logo signs” meaning that it includes the Sign Support and the 

Logo sign panel) 

 

E. RFP Inquiries 

Responders who have any questions regarding this RFP must submit questions by e‐mail only to: 

  Ron Bisek 

  [email protected] 

 

All questions and answers will be posted on MnDOT’s Consultant Services Web Page at 

www.dot.state.mn.us/consult under the “P/T Notices” section. All prospective responders will be responsible 

for checking the web page for any addendums to this RFP and any questions that have been answered. Note 

that questions will be posted verbatim as submitted. 

 

Questions regarding this RFP must be received by MnDOT no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on  

May 16, 2016. 

 

MnDOT anticipates posting answers to such questions no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 19, 

2016. 

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No other MnDOT personnel are allowed to discuss the RFP before the proposal submission deadline. 

Contact regarding this RFP with any personnel not listed above may result in disqualification. 

 

F. Addendums 

Any modifications to this RFP will be made by addendum.  Addendum(s) will become a part of the RFP and will be 

posted on MnDOT’s Consultant Services Web Page at www.dot.state.mn.us/consult under the “P/T Notices” 

section. 

G. Incurred Costs 

The State is not liable for any costs incurred by responders in responding to this RFP. 

 

H. Rejection of Proposals 

MnDOT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals that do not comply with the provisions in this RFP.  

Proposals received after the Proposal due date and time will be rejected.  

 

I. Proposals 

The evaluation and selection of the Contractor will be based on information submitted in proposals, as outlined in 

SECTION 2, INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM RESPONDERS, references and oral presentations, if held.   

All materials submitted in response to this RFP will become property of MnDOT and will become public record, in 

accordance with Minnesota Statutes §13.591, after the evaluation process is completed. Pursuant to the Statute, 

completion of the evaluation process occurs when MnDOT has completed negotiating the contract with the 

successful responder. 

 

If a responder submits information in response to this RFP that it believes to be trade secret materials, as defined 

by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes §13.37, the responder must:  

Clearly mark all trade secret materials in its proposal at the time the proposal is submitted; 

Include a statement with its proposal justifying the trade secret designation for each item; and  

Defend any action seeking release of the materials it believes to be trade secret, and indemnify and hold 

harmless the state, its agents and employees, from any judgments or damages awarded against the state in favor 

of the party requesting the materials, and any and all costs connected with that defense. This indemnification 

survives MnDOT’s award of a contract. In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, the responder agrees that 

this indemnification survives as long as the trade secret materials are in possession of MnDOT. MnDOT is required 

to keep all the basic documents related to its contracts, including responses to RFPs, for a minimum of seven years. 

 

MnDOT will not consider the prices submitted by the responder to be proprietary or trade secret materials. 

 

1) Submitting a Proposal 

    All proposals must be sent to: 

 

      Ron Bisek, Contract Administrator 

      Minnesota Department of Transportation  

      Office of Traffic, Safety and Technology 

      1500 West County Road B2, Mailstop 725 

      Roseville, MN  55113 

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      All responses must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on May 26, 2016.  Please note 

      that MnDOT procedures do not allow non‐MnDOT employees to have access to the elevators or the stairs. 

      You should plan enough time and follow these instructions for drop‐off: 

Enter the MnDOT Waters Edge Building 

Once you enter through the doors, the receptionist is located on your right. 

Proposals are accepted at the Information Desk of Waters Edge only. The receptionist will date and 

    time stamp the proposal and will call the Contract Administrator to pick up the proposal. 

 

  Late responses will not be considered. Fax and e‐mail responses will not be considered. All costs incurred 

  in responding to this solicitation will be borne by the responder. 

 

    Responders must submit 5 hard copies of the proposal, along with one copy of the entire response in  

    electronic format (CD‐ROM or flash drive). The technical proposal and Rate Proposal are to be separate  

    files in the electronic format. Proposals are to be submitted in a sealed mailing envelope or package, clearly 

    marked “Proposal” on the outside.   

 

    An authorized member of the firm must sign the proposal. 

 

2) Proposal Format and Organization 

Responders must limit their proposal to 25 pages, single spaced, 8.5”x11”, with no smaller than 11 point 

font.  One side of a sheet is one page.  Excess pages will not be reviewed and evaluated, regardless of 

content.  Note that, the cover page and cover letter, evidence of bid bond and rate proposal will not count 

as part of the page limit. 

 

Organize the proposal as follows:  

Cover page 

Introduction/Cover Letter 

Evidence of Bid Bond/Insurance 

Background/Experience 

Work Plan 

Added Value 

Supporting Materials 

 

Rate Proposal: Responder’s must provide, in a separate envelope, one copy of the proposed business lease 

rate structure, clearly marked on the outside “Rate Proposal”, along with the responder’s official business 

name and address. 

 

J. Oral Presentations/Interviews 

In some instances, an interview may be part of the evaluation process. 

 

K. Calendar of Events 

Date        Event  

April 25, 2016      Date of issue of RFP 

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May 16, 2016      Last day for submitting written questions 

May 26, 2016      Proposals due from responders 

June 10, 2016      Approximate notification of contract award 

August 1, 2016      Approximate contract start date 

January 1, 2017     Date of Program transfer 

December 31, 2026    Expiration of contract 

 

L. Term of Contract 

The contract will begin on or about August 1, 2016, and will terminate on December 31, 2026, unless terminated 

earlier under SECTION 5, Termination.  Any new franchise firm will begin operating the Program on January 1, 2017.   

   

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SECTION 2 INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM RESPONDERS 

A. Evidence of Bid Bond/Insurance 

The responder must show evidence of a bid bond in the amount of $10,000.  The bond must be obtained from a 

company on the Department of Treasury list issued by the Federal Register July 1, 2015, “Companies Holding 

Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies.”  

Failure to pass this requirement will eliminate the proposal from further evaluation. 

 A responder’s proposal must clearly note any exceptions desired to insurance requirements in SECTION 5E.4 

Insurance, or the responder will be deemed to have accepted such requirements and waived any request for 

exception. 

 

B. Background/Experience 

Describe the following: 

1) The firm’s experience as a prime Contractor performing similar work.   

2) Identify any subcontractors you intend to hire, including but not limited to sign fabrication and sign 

installation. 

3) Qualifications and experience of personnel to be assigned to the Program.  Include resumes and a 

description of the responsibilities of each key person. 

4) Familiarity with relevant federal and state laws, including Minnesota Statute §160.80, and the Minnesota 

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 2J.  

5) Experience in outdoor advertising, sign manufacturing, sign installation, advertising, sales or related fields.  

6) Experience with administering similar statewide signing programs.  Include a list of at least 3 references.  

MnDOT may contact selected references as part of the selection process.   

 

C. Work Plan  

Responders must understand the services needed to manage the Program.  The Work Plan shall address the 

following categories: 

 

Work Plan: Marketing Strategy 

Describe your marketing strategy.  Include sales goals, number of salespeople, customer contact and 

customer follow‐up, including the resolution of customer complaints.  Include a mock‐up of your website 

for the Program which will provide valuable information for interested businesses.   

 

Work Plan:  Sign Installation and Maintenance 

Describe your process to design, manufacture, install and maintain logo signs and business panels.  

Describe the schedule for replacing or refurbishing logo signs.  Describe the proposed or existing location of 

equipment, materials and field labor force.  Describe the estimated response time of your crew and any 

efficiencies in your proposed operation. 

 

Work Plan:  Minnesota Office 

Describe the proposed or existing location of your firm’s office in Minnesota, including full‐time personnel 

with the authority and capability to complete a business lease and to respond to business and MnDOT 

requests and inquiries Monday through Friday during normal office hours. 

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Work Plan:  Administration 

Describe your record keeping, billing and reporting systems.  Describe your proposed sign inventory 

management system.  Include mock‐ups of typical status and inventory reports. 

 

Work Plan:  Program Objectives 

Describe how the proposal meets the objectives of the Program:  benefit to motorists; minimal blank signs; 

financially stable Contractor; competitive rates for duration of contract; sales vigilance; satisfied customers; 

fair, consistent, compliant and accurate Program. 

 

D. Added Value 

Describe any proposed tasks, services or features that will be provided in addition to the RFP provisions.  Provide an 

explanation of how the additional tasks, services or features will benefit the operation of the Program.  Discount 

fees for long term leases will be considered as added value. 

 

E. Supporting Materials 

Proposal should include examples of supporting materials that will lead to successful management of the Program 

such as:  site plans, as built plans, standard business lease agreement, annual compliance forms, electronic 

information, etc.  Provide an explanation of how the supporting materials will benefit the operation of the 

Program.   

 

F. Rate Proposal 

Describe your proposed business lease rate structure.  All businesses are to be charged the same rate regardless of 

size, location, service, average daily traffic or other variable.  Responders may propose a discount to encourage 

long term leases.  Submit your bid for: 

  One mainline sign/month 

  One ramp sign/month 

  One trailblazer sign/month 

  Long term lease discounts (if any) 

 

If the proposed rates increase by 20 percent or greater MnDOT reserves the right to approve or renegotiate 

proposed rate structure and/or annual payment to MnDOT.   

 

   

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SECTION 3 

SELECTION AND AWARD 

All proposals received by the due date and time will be evaluated by a committee of MnDOT representatives.   

A. Preliminary Evaluation 

All proposals will first be reviewed to determine if proposal requirements are met.  In the event that none of the 

responders meets the requirements, MnDOT reserves the right to continue the evaluation of proposals and to 

select the proposal that most closely meets the requirements of this RFP. 

 

B. Evaluation Criteria 

Proposals will be scored using the following criteria: 

 

Criteria           Points 

Evidence of Bid Bond/Insurance     Pass/Fail 

Background/Experience       40 

Work Plan          35 

Added Value          5 

Supporting Materials        5 

Rate Proposal          15 

 

TOTAL            100 

 

The lowest 10 year annualized lump sum total of one mainline sign, one ramp sign and one trailblazer sign will 

receive the maximum allotted points for Rate Proposal.  Remaining rate proposals will be rated based on a standard 

formula (lowest cost / responders cost x 15). 

 

Proposals will be evaluated on a “best value” basis with 85% qualifications and 15% rate considerations. The review 

committee will not open the rate proposal until after the qualifications points are awarded. 

 

C. Notification of Intent to Award 

All responders who respond to this RFP will be notified in writing of MnDOT’s intent to award a contract. 

 

D. Post Selection Audit 

After a responder has been selected, MnDOT will conduct an audit to verify that the firm is financially capable of 

buying out the old structures and financing any new structures.  Failure to pass the post selection audit will 

eliminate the proposal.  MnDOT will select the next best qualified proposal.  The buyout is estimated to be around 

$2,000,000.   

   

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SECTION 4 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS 

A. Responsibilities of the Contractor 

Subject to the terms and conditions in this RFP and upon a fully executed agreement, MnDOT will grant the 

exclusive right to the selected Contractor to operate the Minnesota Logo Sign Franchise Program.  The Contractor 

will furnish, install and maintain all logo signs at eligible locations even if a given location has only one business 

advertiser. 

1) Laws and Regulations 

The Contractor will be governed by and will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and 

regulations. 

 

2) Minnesota Office 

The Contractor will provide an office in the state of Minnesota with at least one full time employee with 

the authority and capability to complete a business lease and maintain the Program.  The office must be 

open during normal business hours and provide a toll‐free phone number when the office is closed.  When 

the office is closed, a recorded message must be used to inform callers of office hours and other 

information. 

 

3) Responsible Employees 

The Contractor agrees to employ individuals who are capable, responsible and experienced in the work 

being performed.  MnDOT may require the Contractor to remove from the Program any employee who 

endangers persons or property, or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the intent of the 

Program. 

 

4) Website 

The Contractor will provide a website for the Program.  At a minimum it must provide general information 

about the program, program lease fees and options, contact information, office hours and location, and 

eligibility criteria for GAS, FOOD, LODGING, CAMPING, ATTRACTIONS and 24‐HR PHARMACY categories.   

 

5) Interchange Eligibility 

Prior to marketing a particular interchange, the Contractor will make a preliminary determination of the 

eligibility of that interchange and submit that determination to MnDOT’s State Signing Engineer for 

approval. 

 

6) Permit 

Prior to start of construction, the Contractor must apply to the appropriate MnDOT district office for a right 

of entry permit.  Each time right of entry is desired after initial written permit approval, verbal approval 

from the district maintenance engineer or his representative will suffice.  Notwithstanding any language in 

the permit, the permit shall expire at the termination of the franchise contract. 

 

7) Traffic Control 

Traffic control must comply with Part 6 of the current edition of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic 

Control Devices.  The entire MN MUTCD can be found 

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/publ/mutcd/index.html. 

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8) Interference Due to Highway Construction 

The Contractor will advise all business lease holders that highway construction may temporarily interfere 

with the location and/or visibility of logo signs.  If a detour or other construction‐related activity interferes 

with the location or visibility of business panels, MnDOT will not be held liable for any reduced efficacy.  

The Contractor is responsible for removing, salvaging, reinstalling or replacing logo signs at no cost to 

MnDOT before, during and after road construction. 

9) Interference Due to Other Activities 

The Contractor will advise all business lease holders that some activities or circumstances may require the 

removal or relocation of logo signs.  Such activities include, but are not limited to, 1) new interchanges; 2) 

new traffic generators; 3) changes in regulatory, warning or guide signs.  If such activities occur, MnDOT 

will not be held liable for the removal or relocation of logo signs.  The Contractor will refund to the business 

advertisers the balance of any unearned, prepaid leases. 

 

10) Required Submittals to MnDOT 

Unless otherwise specified all submittals listed will be submitted to MnDOT’s authorized agent by the date 

listed of each agreement year: 

January 15 

Payment to MnDOT – See SECTION 5A.13 

Current Logo Sign Inventory 

Year End Program Summary   

Annual Income Statement 

Compliance Check – Submit written documentation that the Contractor has annually verified that 

all participating businesses have been reviewed and meet the minimum criteria or are substantially 

eligible to qualify for the Program.  Documentation must include a detailed list of businesses that 

are substantially eligible and businesses that have been bumped.   

Surety Bond – See SECTION 5F 

Insurance Certificate(s) – See SECTION 5E 

 

June 15 

As Builts – Two (2) complete statewide copies of current as built plans for all interchanges included 

in the Program.  At a minimum, the two copies will identify logo sign supports as Type A or Type D, 

show sign locations, sign panel size, services identified on each logo sign panel, year installed and 

refurbished and/or replaced.   

 

Other – MnDOT may require other reports from time to time.   

 

11) Business Lease Rates 

Leasing rates to businesses will be set forth in writing and made available to the public.  Costs for the 

business logo sign panel may not be included in such charges but may be charged for separately, OR the 

business logo sign panel may be supplied by the business in accordance with MnDOT standards.  The 

Contractor will guarantee the advertised rates for the duration of the leases unless authorized by MnDOT. 

 

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The Contractor may charge seasonal businesses only for the months such businesses are actually open, 

except that the Contractor may require seasonal businesses to pay advertising rates for a minimum of 5 

months per year. 

 

12) Business Leases 

The Contractor’s standard lease language is to be approved by MnDOT.   The length of a business lease will 

be 1‐5 years.  Leases may be renewed automatically, but the Contractor must notify the business at least 

60 days prior to expiration.  The business must be allowed to renew or cancel its lease up to its anniversary 

date.  The business lease must include all relevant bumping and termination language.  When MnDOT’s 

contract with the Contractor expires or is terminated, all business leases expire. 

 

13) Payment to MnDOT 

Submit payment on or before January 15 of each contract year payable to the Commissioner of 

Transportation in the amount listed below:   

  $150,000 per year (years 1‐5 of the contract) 

$175,000 per year (year 6‐10 of the contract) 

 

14) Maintenance of Logo Signs 

The Contractor is responsible for regular sign clean‐up, including removal of graffiti, cleaning of the panels, 

supply of replacement parts and all general maintenance of the sign panels and sign structures.  The 

Contractor will inspect panels and sign structures at reasonable intervals for any damaged or broken parts 

and, at its own expense, repair or replace damaged or broken parts within a period not to exceed 7 days 

after the Contractor becomes aware of the damage or breakage. 

 

15) Life Cycle Replacement/Refurbishment 

The Contractor will replace logo signs on a 12 year cycle unless otherwise approved by MnDOT’s authorized 

agent.  This includes all sign panel sheeting on the logo sign panels and business panels as well as any 

necessary sign support replacements or modifications.  SECTION 4D, Design Standards for Life Cycle 

Replacement/Refurbishment of Logo Signs, contains the requirements for the replacement/refurbishment 

of logo signs 

 

B. Logo Signing Program Rules and Regulations 

1) Purpose 

To establish guidelines for the approval, design, erection, maintenance and funding of the logo signing 

along Interstates and certain access controlled highways for gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions and 

24‐hour pharmacies.  Since logo signing is authorized as a public service, only those services and eligible 

attractions where road users cannot conveniently reenter the mainline highway and continue in the same 

direction of travel will be signed.   

 

2) General Criteria 

Logo signing provides road users with business identification and directional information for motorist 

services needed in completing a trip.  Those services that are deemed essential to warrant official traffic 

signing are gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions and 24‐hr pharmacies.  These are the only services 

which may be identified on logo signs along Interstate and certain controlled access highways.   

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Eligibility criteria for businesses are specified in Minnesota Statute §160.80, subdivision 1a.  To be eligible 

for a business panel, a business establishment will: 

Be open for business; 

Have a sign on site that identifies the business and is visible to motorists; 

Be open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, creed, marital 

status, sexual orientation or disability; 

Meet the appropriate criteria under Specific Criteria. 

 

3) Specific Criteria 

GAS 

Gas businesses will provide: 

Vehicle services including gas or alternative fuels and oil; 

Restroom facilities and drinking water; 

Continuous, staffed operation at least 12 hours a day, 7 days a week; and 

Public access to a telephone. 

 

FOOD 

Food businesses will provide: 

At least 2 meals a day during normal mealtimes of breakfast, lunch and dinner; 

Continuous, staffed food service operation at least 6 days a week except holidays; 

Seating capacity for at least 20 people;  

Restroom facilities; 

State or local licensing or approval, where required; and 

Public access to a telephone. 

 

LODGING 

Lodging businesses will provide: 

Adequate sleeping accommodations; 

Restroom facilities; 

State or local licensing or approval, where required; and 

Public access to a telephone. 

 

CAMPING 

Camping businesses will provide: 

Sites for camping; 

Parking accommodations for each campsite; 

Restroom facilities and drinking water; and 

State or local licensing or approval, where required. 

 

ATTRACTION 

Attraction businesses must have regional significance and will provide: 

Amusement, historical, cultural or leisure activities; 

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Restroom facilities and drinking water; 

State or local licensing or approval, where required; 

Adequate bus and vehicle parking accommodations for normal attendance; 

Continuous operation/accessibility for at least 3 consecutive months ; and  

Staffing and open to the public for a minimum of 40 hours per week and 6 days per week. 

 

Attraction businesses must meet the Specific Categories and Criteria as follows: 

Historic Site or District 

Historic sites shall have definite historical significance as determined and approved by the MN 

Historical Society and State Signing Engineer.  Requests shall be forwarded to the State Signing 

Engineer.   

 

Historic District requests shall be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Requests will be 

accepted from a local government agency and shall contain the following: 

•  A map of the district. 

•  Photographic evidence of street signage.  Historic District boundaries must be 

distinguishable through local street signage. 

•  Evidence that the district is providing information regarding the district in a publically 

accessible location within the district such as a self‐service kiosk or welcome center.  

Include the location of the kiosk, hours open to the public and copy of the information 

provided to the public, such as a pamphlet.  

 

Requests shall be forwarded to the State Signing Engineer.   

 

Cultural Site 

Sites shall be limited to include any facility for the live performing arts, exhibits, or concerts.  In lieu 

of hours of operation, the facility must have a seating capacity of 2,500 seats and hold at least 50 

events per year. 

 

Recreational Site 

Recreational Area: Areas that include recreational activities such as:  hiking, bicycling, 

boating, fishing, kayaking, rafting, public golfing, skiing and off‐highway vehicle riding. 

Amusement Park: A permanent area, which is open to the general public for entertainment 

rides and food services.   

Arenas: A stadium, sports complex, auditorium, fairgrounds, civic or convention center or 

racetrack.  In lieu of hours of operation, the facility must have a seating capacity of 2,500 

seats and hold at least 50 events per year.   

Natural Interest Area: An area of natural or scenic beauty shall be limited to a naturally 

occurring area of interest to the general public, including State or National Parks, forests, 

nature preserve, wilderness areas, or mountain ranges.  A feature created by nature or 

naturally occurring area of outstanding interest to the general public.  Examples include, 

but are not limited to, unusual rock formations, caves, lakes, rivers, fossil beds, waterfalls, 

and similar areas.   

 

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Educational Site 

Zoo, Aquarium or Botanical Park: A non‐retail facility in which living animals, insects, fish, 

or plants are kept and exhibited to the public. 

Facility Tour Location: A facility such as a factory, institution, or plant which conducts daily 

public tours on a regular scheduled basis during hours of operation. 

Museum: A museum shall be limited to facilities open to the public in which works of 

historic, artistic, or scientific value are cared for and exhibited. Requests for signing shall be 

submitted to the State Signing Engineer. These requests will be forwarded to the MHS for 

recommendations. The Society's recommendations shall govern MnDOT's approval or 

denial of requests.  A non‐profit museum is also required to be a Federal tax exempt 

organization [IRC (Internal Revenue Code) 501 (c) (3)]. 

 

Qualified Attraction businesses may either be displayed on a Logo sign or a traffic generator sign on 

the same roadway in the same travel direction, but not both.   

 

Attraction facilities denied participation in the Program based on Specific Categories and Criteria 

above may appeal to the External Sign Variance Committee.  Requesters wishing to appeal shall be 

sent a copy of EXHIBIT 4 and forwarded to the Chairperson of the External Sign Variance 

Committee.   

 

24 HR PHARMACIES 

Pharmacy businesses will provide:  

Continuous operations 24‐hours per day, seven days per week; and 

State‐licensed pharmacist present and on duty at all times. 

 

4) Substantially Eligible Businesses 

If available logo spaces are not utilized by businesses fully meeting the corresponding GAS or FOOD services 

criteria above, then substantially eligible GAS or FOOD businesses may participate in the Program.  

However, a substantially eligible business is subject to bumping if a fully eligible business of the same 

service chooses to participate.    

Substantially eligible FOOD businesses will at a minimum provide: 

At least 1 meal (food may be prepared off premise e.g. reheated, prepackaged, ready‐to‐eat food) 

a day during normal mealtimes of breakfast, lunch or dinner; 

Continuous, staffed operation at least 6 days a week except holidays; 

Seating capacity for at least 20 people;  

Restroom facilities; 

State or local licensing or approval, where required; and 

Public access to a telephone. 

 

Substantially eligible GAS businesses will at a minimum provide: 

Vehicle services including gas or alternative fuels and oil; 

Restroom facilities and drinking water; 

Continuous, staffed operation at least 12 hours a day, 6 days a week; and 

Public access to a telephone. 

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5) Seasonal Businesses 

Seasonal businesses must meet minimum requirements during their months of operation and indicate 

months of operation on the business logo sign panel.   

 

6) Distance to Services 

Urban.  The maximum distance that an urban service can be located from the main traveled roadway is 3 

miles for gas, food, lodging, attractions, and 24‐hour pharmacies; 10 miles for camping.   

Rural.  The maximum distance that a rural service can be located from the main traveled roadway is 15 

miles for gas, food, lodging, attractions, and camping; 3 miles for 24‐hour pharmacies. 

 

7) Method of Measuring Distance 

The distance to a qualified business, rural or urban, is measured by vehicle distance via the most direct 

route available from the center point of an interchange (the point where the center of the interstate or 

controlled‐access highway intersects the center of the crossroad) to the nearest edge of the driveway of 

the business.  If several qualified businesses share a driveway, measurement will be to the nearest door of 

each business.  The measurement is based on government right‐of‐way maps or plans as to the location of 

a terminus, all center points, and driveway location of a particular business. 

8) Travel Distance Displayed on Logo Signs 

The travel distance to a business (may be displayed in 1/2‐mile increments on exit ramp logo signs) is 

measured by vehicle distance via the most direct route available from the center point of the terminus of 

the exit ramp to the nearest edge of the driveway of the business.  The measurement of travel distance is 

based on government right‐of‐way maps or plans as to the location of a terminus, all center points, and 

driveway location of a particular business. 

 

9) Excess Number of Eligible Businesses 

When all of the eligible businesses desiring logo signs cannot be accommodated in a category, the 

establishments fully meeting the criteria and closest to the interchange will be given priority.   

 

10) Multiple Service Eligibility 

If a commercial establishment offers more than one motorist service or offers more than one of the same 

motorist service, signing will be allowed as follows: 

Each service may be signed if the minimum criteria for each service are met and additional space is 

available within the category on the logo sign panel.    

If additional space is not available, only the primary service may be eligible.  Additional logos for 

one establishment will not prevent participation by another eligible commercial establishment 

whose sole service would be displaced.  

  

11) Service Priority and Number of Signs 

If sign space is limited at any given interchange and less than 4 logo signs can be accommodated then 

service priority shall be given in the following order to gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions and 24‐hour 

pharmacies.  Therefore, if one, two or three logo signs can be accommodated and multiple services are 

present at the interchange then signing shall be based on the above priority and balance of services 

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represented on the logo signs.  For example, if only one logo sign can be erected and three or four services 

exist at the interchange then priority is first given to gas, food and lodging.  Two spaces for each service 

shall be displayed on the sign.  If there is not a gas, food or lodging service, then another service may be 

signed in its place.  

 

12) Bumping 

The intent of bumping is to provide services to the motoring public via businesses closest to the 

interchange and meeting the general and specific criteria.  Therefore, the closest six applicants for gas, 

food, lodging, camping, attractions and 24‐hour pharmacy that fully meet the criteria will have the highest 

priority and will be permitted to participate in the Program.  If a qualified business of the same type of 

service which is closer in driving distance to the interchange applies to the Program and the maximum 

number of businesses have already been displayed at the particular interchange, the business that is 

farthest driving distance from the interchange will be bumped.   However, if at such time that a qualified 

business applies to the Program, the farthest substantially eligible business will be bumped instead.   

 

Bumping will occur one year from the date of written notification of the intent to bump, or upon expiration 

of its business lease, whichever comes first.  The Contractor may disallow bumping in the final calendar 

year of the contract.  

 

13) Removal or Relocation of Logo Signs 

Since the amount of available signing space at interchanges areas is limited, the State reserves the right to 

require removal or relocation of logo signs.  Logo signs might need to be permanently relocated, or 

removed completely and not re‐installed if spacing requirements cannot be met due to: 1) accommodate 

roadway construction or maintenance 2) permanent roadway construction changes the access to the 

interchange 3) a new interchange is constructed 4) or when new or additional regulatory, warning, or guide 

signs are required to be installed, or as required by changes in Minnesota State Statutes.  

The Contractor will refund to the businesses the balance of any prepaid leases.  This provision shall be 

stated in the business lease. 

 

14) Unacceptable Locations for Logo Signs 

Locations for logo signs will not be authorized at the following locations or under the following 

circumstances: 

At an interchange with another freeway 

At an interchange where motorists cannot conveniently enter the business without making an 

illegal movement or where the motorist cannot conveniently reenter the highway mainline and 

continue in the same direction of travel.  

At an interchange where insufficient space exists between interchanges to install at least one logo 

sign.  

At an interchange where insufficient ramp length exists to meet spacing requirements for required 

ramp signs. 

Where long sections of structure, retaining walls, and/or installation of noise wall limit the 

placement of ground mounted logo signs. 

Where the State determines that for safety, operational, or other explained reasons installation of 

logo signs is not in the best interest of the traveling public. 

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At any interchange approach other than that which most conveniently accesses the service 

establishment.   

Where a trailblazer sign for a business would be required off the right of way of a state highway, 

unless all required approvals and permits have been obtained from the governmental agency 

having jurisdiction over the roadway for the trailblazer sign.  

 

15) Ramp and Trailblazing Signs Requirements for Installation 

Ramp signs are required when 1) the business is not on the crossroad; 2) the business is not visible from 

the ramp terminal (as determined by MnDOT); OR 3) the ramp divides into two or more lanes.  When a 

ramp sign is not required, the business shall have the option to purchase a ramp sign in addition to the 

mainline sign.  In those cases, priority shall be given to the least visible business. 

 

Where turns are necessary after exiting an interchange onto the crossroad and the business is still not 

visible, trailblazing signs will be required to be installed at all turns until the business is visible.  The 

business will not be allowed to participate in the Program until all necessary trailblazing signs have been 

installed.  The Contractor will seek approvals and coordinate the installation of trailblazing signs with all 

appropriate road authorities. 

 

C. Design Standards for Logo Signs and Sign Panels  

Standards for logo signs will comply with all provisions as specified.  Exceptions will be submitted to the MnDOT 

authorized agent for evaluation and approval on a case by case basis prior to marketing. 

 

1) Business Logo Sign Panel Designs 

Business logo sign panels shall not display the symbol, name, trademark of more than one business 

establishment.  No business will be allowed multiple business logo sign panels within the same service 

category.  Nor will one business be allowed signing at multiple exits in the same direction of travel.   

 

Materials 

Substrate: Business logo sign panels shall be fabricated on sheet aluminum substrate meeting the materials 

requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A1a for Sheet Aluminum Overlays. 

Sign Sheeting: All sign sign sheeting materials including backgrounds, legend and border shall meet the 

requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A2, Sign Sheeting Type IV.   

Sign Legend: All sign legend material shall meet the requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A5 Direct Applied 

Legend.  Digital printing methods will not be accepted unless prior approval by MnDOT’s authorized agent 

is received.   

Fasteners: Fasteners to attach the business panels (type overlays) to the extruded panel shall follow 

MnDOT 2564.3H3 and use 3/16 inch aluminum alloy pull through rivets conforming to MnDOT 3352.2A6.   

 

Any materials used that exceed the above material specifications shall be approved by MnDOT’s authorized 

agent.  Fluorescent sign sheeting is not allowed. 

 

Design 

A business logo may consist of the business identification symbol, name, trademark or combination thereof 

and be consistent on all business panels for that business (mainline, ramp and trailblazer sign panels).  

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Where business identification symbols or trademarks are used alone for a business logo sign panel the 

border may be omitted. A business logo that resembles a traffic control device is not allowed.  If the 

business logo does not specify the type of service for which it qualifies, the business panel should include 

text that confirms that type of service.   

 

Size and Shape 

All business logo sign panels shall be rectangular in shape and conform to the following sizes: 

Mainline – 60 x 36 inches  

Ramp/Trailblazer – 30 x 18 inches 

In place signs not conforming to these size and shape requirements may be replaced through attrition (life 

cycle replacement/refurbishment). 

 

Legend 

A word message used on a business logo sign panel, not using a symbol or trademark, should have white 

legend and border on a blue background unless approved by MnDOT’s authorized agent.  The minimum 

legend size is 8 inch for mainline and 4 inch for ramp and trailblazers.  The use of standard highway fonts is 

not required but the legend still needs to be legible to the motoring public.   

 

Color 

Business identification symbols or trademarks may be reproduced in standard highway colors while still 

maintaining consistency with the general shape and color of customary use.   

 

Supplemental Messages 

The following supplemental messages may be included on a business logo sign panel:   

Alternative fuels offered under the GAS category.  Approved alternative fuels are DIESEL, E85, E15, 

LP GAS, DIESEL‐E85, DIESEL –LP GAS; 

Seasonal business’ months of operation.  Months of operation will be abbreviated using the first 3 

letters of the month (e.g. APR – OCT).  The length of the dash will be 40% of the height of the 

letters (minimum 2.5”).  Likewise, spaces on either side of the dash will be 40% of the height of the 

letters (minimum 2.5”);  

24 hour businesses may be signed as either 24 HOURS or 24 HRS;  

RV access  may be signed as RV ACCESS (see RV Access requirements later in this section); and  

CLOSED and day of the week such as CLOSED SUNDAY.   

Additional supplemental messages will be considered and approved by MnDOT on a case by case 

basis. 

 

Supplemental messages shall be positioned at the center bottom of the business logo sign panel. 

Supplemental messages are not allowed to extend beyond the edge of the business logo sign panel.  Letters 

shall be upper case, minimum 6 inch high, and black letters on yellow background.  However, months of 

operation shall be colors that complement the existing logo and provide the highest possible contrast 

against the background color.  A business logo sign panel shall have no more than 1 supplemental message, 

but may display up to 2 alternative fuels on a single line of legend.   

 

RV Access 

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Businesses requesting RV Friendly Symbols or RV ACCESS supplemental messages shall meet the following 

requirements:  

•  Roadway access and egress must be hard surface, free of potholes and need to be at least 12 feet 

wide with a minimum swing radius of 50 feet to enter and exit the facility.  

•  Roadway access, egress, and parking facilities must be free of any electrical wires, tree branches, or 

other obstructions up to 14 feet above the surface.  

•  Facilities requiring short‐term parking such as restaurants or tourist attractions are required to 

have 2 or more spaces that are 12 feet wide and 65 feet long with a swing radius of 50 feet to enter 

and exit the spaces.  

•  Fueling facilities with canopies are required to have a 14‐foot clearance, and those selling diesel 

fuel are required to have pumps with non‐commercial nozzles.  

•  Fueling facilities must allow for pull‐through with swing radius of 50 feet.  

•  For campgrounds, 2 or more spaces that are 18 feet wide and 45 feet long are required.  

•  Businesses must also post directional signing on their sites, as needed, to those RV friendly parking 

spaces and other on‐site RV friendly services, so that the motorist is given additional guidance upon 

leaving the public highway and entering the business establishment’s property. 

 

Future requests meeting the above requirements shall be identified with a supplemental message and 

existing RV Friendly Symbols shall be removed through attrition (life cycle replacement/refurbishment).  At 

least once a year, review business eligibility.  If the business fails to maintain any RV Access requirement, 

the Contractor will remove the RV Friendly symbol or supplemental message from the business logo sign 

panel and will not be required to refund any part of the fee.  The Contractor is authorized to set a 

reasonable fee to cover site visits and manufacture and installation of RV supplemental messages. 

 

2) Logo Sign Panel Designs   

Any in place logo signs not meeting the specifications contained in this RFP may be changed through 

attrition (life cycle replacement/refurbishment).   

 

Materials 

Substrate: Sign panels attached to Type A sign supports shall be fabricated using extruded aluminum 

conforming to the material requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A1b.  Sign panels attached to Type D sign 

supports shall be fabricated on sheet aluminum substrate meeting the materials requirements of MnDOT 

3352.2A1a. 

Sign Sheeting for Background and Legend: All sign sheeting materials for the background shall meet the 

requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A2, Sign Sheeting Type IV.  All white legend and border shall meet the 

requirements of MnDOT 3352.2A2, Sign Sheeting Type XI and MnDOT 3352.2A5 Direct Applied Legend.  

Digital printing methods will not be accepted unless prior approval by MnDOT’s authorized agent is 

received.   

Fasteners: Fasteners to attach sign panel overlays Type A to the extruded panel shall follow MnDOT 

2564.3K3 and use 3/16 inch aluminum alloy pull through rivets conforming to MnDOT 3352.2A6.   

 

Any materials used that exceed the above material specifications shall be approved by MnDOT’s authorized 

agent.  Fluorescent sign sheeting is not allowed.   

 

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Electrical devices specifically designed to illuminate logo sign panels are not permitted. 

 

Design 

Standard sign panel designs are shown in EXHIBIT 3.  Additional designs may be used but shall be approved 

by MnDOT’s authorized agent prior to marketing to ensure compliance with the standards of the 

MNMUTCD, Part 2J (EXHIBIT 2).   

 

Logo Position Orientation 

Business logo sign panels will be placed on mainline logo sign panels on a first come first serve basis.  The 

first eligible business from which an acceptable application and lease are received shall have its business 

panel placed on the top of top left of the logo sign panel.  Subsequent businesses will fill the panel 

horizontally or vertically.   

 

Business logo sign panels will be placed on exit ramp logo sign panels so that those businesses to the 

motorists’ left have their business panels placed at the top of the panel and those to the right are at the 

bottom.  From left to right the business panels shall be placed in order of distance with directional arrows 

and distances placed on the panel.  On exit ramp logo sign panels installed at cloverleaf and directional 

interchanges, the distances to the businesses with straight ahead arrows will be displayed.   

 

Legend 

Word messages used on logo sign panels shall use Standard Highway fonts and have white legend and 

border on a blue background.  The minimum legend sizes are shown EXHIBIT 3.   

 

Exit Panels (EA Panels) 

An exit number panel (EA panel) may be used on mainline logo signs instead of the exit number on the 

signs located in advance of the interchange.  EA panels will follow the sign designs shown in EXHIBIT 3 and 

the MN Standard Signs and Markings Manual, sign code E1‐5P. 

 

EA Panels shall follow MnDOT Structural Detail Sheets for Type A Signs, Type EA & EO Sign Structural 

Details, found on MnDOT’s website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/plans.html.   A copy 

of the most current detail sheet is in EXHIBIT 5.    

 

3) Location of Sign Panels 

Sight Distance   

Logo signs shall be erected so that they are completely visible from the right through lane for at least 800 

feet. 

 

Vertical Placement 

Logo signs shall not be mounted overhead or on bridges.  Logo signs on retaining walls will be allowed only 

with the MnDOT’s authorized agent approval prior to marketing. 

 

Roadside Placement  

Roadside placement of Type A and Type D signs shall follow applicable MnDOT standards for mounting 

height and lateral placement located on the Sign Placement detail, Page 1 of 2 found on MnDOT’s website 

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at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/doc/placementstd.pdf.   A copy of the most current 

detail sheets are in EXHIBIT 5.   

 

For Type A signs, the preferred lateral offset between the edge of the through lane, not the edge of the 

shoulder, and the center of the left post is 30 feet.  Signs shall not be installed in narrow ditch bottoms 

where they may obstruct drainage and create erosion problems.  The preferred lateral placement of Type D 

signs is 12 feet from the edge of shoulder or curb face to the edge of sign panel.   

 

Longitudinal Placement and Sign Spacing 

Mainline logo signs may be erected between the interchange the services are provided at and the 

interchange prior, including within ramps of the previous interchange.  A logo sign will not be erected 

within 400 feet of any standard sign such as EXIT gore signs, confirmatory route markers, regulatory, 

warning or miscellaneous supplemental guide signs, e.g. Adopt a Highway and Rideshare signs.  A Logo sign 

will not be erected within 800 feet of any guide sign including interchange guide signs and supplemental 

guide signs. A logo sign shall not be erected within 500 feet of the location at which the entrance ramp 

merges with the mainline.  Logo sign spacing near permanently installed changeable messages signs will be 

considered on a case by case basis only. 

 

Exit ramp logo signs shall be located on ramps in accordance with the following: 

If the ramp consists of one or two (non‐channelized) approach lanes at the ramp terminal, ramp 

signs may be installed at the ramp terminal.  Ramp signs to be installed on the near side (near left 

or near right sides of the intersection) of the ramp terminal shall be at least 100 feet longitudinally 

from any existing signing and shall not obstruct or obscure any traffic control device including but 

not limited to existing signs, traffic signals or pedestrian signals.  Ramp signs to be installed on the 

far side of the ramp terminal (far left or far right sides of the intersection) shall not obstruct or 

obscure any traffic control devices including but not limited to existing signs, traffic signals or 

pedestrian signals. 

If the ramp consists of two approach lanes with channelization at the ramp terminal OR more than 

two approach lanes at the ramp terminal, the ramp signs shall be installed prior to the full 

development of the additional lanes(s).  Ramp signs will be allowed in the tapers. 

Ramp signs to be installed along the ramp shall be installed at least 100 feet past the exit sign 

(located in the gore) and at least 100 feet longitudinally from any other existing signing, or as 

determined by the district’s traffic engineer.  Any existing “Stop Ahead” or “Signal Ahead” sign(s) 

located on the ramp shall be the first sign(s) past the exit sign located in the gore.  The preferred 

location for the “Stop Ahead” or “Signal Ahead” sign(s) is 150 feet past the exit sign located in the 

gore. 

Ramp signs may be placed on both the left and ride side of the ramps as long as there is 75 feet 

between the signs longitudinally.   

If insufficient longitudinal space exists, and the existing signing along the ramp cannot be properly 

relocated to provide the required longitudinal space (as specified in the preceding paragraphs) to 

install exit ramp signs, the business(es) that cannot be accommodated along the ramp will not be 

allowed to be displayed on the corresponding mainline logo sign(s). 

 

4) Sign Supports 

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Logo sign panels shall not be combined on the same structure as any other type of sign. 

 

Sign supports shall conform to MnDOT Structural Detail sheets for Type A and Type D sign supports as 

shown on MnDOT’s website which can be found at 

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/plans.html.   A copy of the most current detail sheets are in 

EXHIBIT 5.   

 

Each installation shall be designed for a wind load of 25 psf of panel area normal to the sign face.  Type A 

sign support posts shall be spaced at least 7 feet apart (not centerline to centerline).  Type D sign support 

posts shall be spaced at least 45 inches centerline to centerline if three or more supports are required. 

 

Footings for Type A sign supports are to be H‐pile footings unless concrete footings are necessary.  Footings 

shall be constructed as detailed in MnDOT’s Structural Detail sheets for Type A signs as referenced earlier 

in this section and conform to the requirements of MnDOT’s 2564.3E. 

 

If any mainline Type D sign support is required to be removed and replaced with a Type A sign support to 

accommodate additional services or businesses, the Type D sign support will be removed and a Type A sign 

support will be installed at no cost to MnDOT. 

 

D. Design Standards for Life Cycle Replacement/Refurbishment of Logo Signs 

The Contractor will replace logo signs on a 12 year cycle unless otherwise approved by MnDOT’s authorized 

agent.  This includes all sign panel sheeting on the logo sign panels and business panels as well as any necessary 

sign support replacements or modifications.   

 

Materials 

Type A logo sign panels may be refurbished by installing sign panel overlays including new background, legend 

and border, and new business panel overlays on existing extruded aluminum sign panels according to the 

specifications in SECTION 4C of this RFP. 

 

Type D logo sign panels will be refurbished by replacing the entire sign panel and following the specifications in 

SECTION 4C of this RFP. 

 

Construction Requirements 

At the same time the logo sign panel is being refurbished, the sign supports shall also be reviewed to meet 

current specifications and the following:   

Type A sign supports:   

A minimum 7 foot clearance from the ground line (measured perpendicularly) to the friction fuse, AND 

A minimum 7 foot clearance from the ground line (measured perpendicularly) to the closest corner of 

the logo sign panel from the ground. 

Sign supports shall be extended according to the MnDOT Structural Detail Sheets for Type A Signs, Post 

Modifications, found on MnDOT’s website at 

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/plans.html.   A copy of the most current detail sheets 

are in EXHIBIT 5.    

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If a Type D sign support does not meet the structural requirements specified in SECTION 4C of this RFP then the 

sign support shall be removed and replaced.  The new logo sign panel shall be installed on the Type D sign 

structure. 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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SECTION 5 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

A. Termination 

1) Default 

MnDOT may terminate the contract for default or breach of contract.  An act of default or breach of contract 

includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

The franchise firm fails to perform any material obligation required under its contract with MnDOT; OR 

The franchise firm dissolves or becomes insolvent; OR 

The franchise firm misrepresents the state to business advertisers regarding the Program. 

After an act of default or breach of contract, MnDOT will provide written notice to the franchise firm.  The 

franchise firm will have ten business days after such written notice to rectify or correct an act of default or 

breach of contract.  If the franchise firm fails to rectify or correct its default or breach of contract or fails to 

advise MnDOT of how it intends to rectify or correct the act of breach within ten business days after such 

notice, MnDOT may by written notice terminate the contract immediately or at such time as MnDOT 

determines.  A notice is considered duly served when it is delivered either at the franchise firm’s business office 

to a responsible person of suitable age and discretion or by certified or registered mail to the franchise firm’s 

last known business address. 

 

2) Exceptions to Default 

The franchise firm will not be in default or breach of contract if it is delayed in or prevented from performing 

the terms and conditions of the contract or from remedying the default or breach of contract because of the 

following: 

Strike or other labor disputes; OR 

Any order, directive or other interference by municipal, state, federal or other governmental official or 

agency materially affecting the performance of the franchise firm under the contract; OR 

Any other cause beyond the control of the franchise firm, provided, however, that if and when the 

occurrence or condition which delayed or prevented the remedying of such default ceases or is 

removed, it is the obligation of the franchise firm, without further delay, to commence the correction 

of such default or to continue the corrections thereof. 

The delay or failure of MnDOT at any time to insist upon a strict performance of any of the terms and 

conditions and covenants of the contract is not a waiver of that breach or any subsequent breach or default in 

the terms, conditions and covenants of the contract. 

 

3) Ownership at Termination 

If MnDOT terminates the contract with the franchise firm under SECTION 5 Termination, ownership of the 

franchise rights and any rights in the logo signs constructed at the various interchanges passes to MnDOT at the 

effective date of termination, and the franchise firm will be not be entitled to any compensation from MnDOT. 

 

4) Business Panels at Termination 

The franchise firm will include in all of its business leases with advertisers a provision to the effect that in case 

of termination of the franchise contract with MnDOT, the unexpired portions of such leases are subject to 

cancellation and refund by the franchise firm of any unearned, prepaid charges.  When the Program expires or 

terminates, the franchise firm, before or on the date of termination or expiration, will either remove and return 

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the business panels to the respective advertisers, OR the business panels will remain attached to the logo sign 

panels and become the responsibility of the third party.  The Contractor will refund to the business advertisers 

the balance of any unearned, prepaid leases. 

 

5) No Financial Guarantee 

MnDOT does not guarantee that the franchise firm will make a profit, nor is MnDOT responsible for any 

financial obligations of the franchise firm.   

 

B. Assignment 

The franchise firm shall not sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the franchise contract or any portion 

thereof, or of its right, title or interest therein, or of any of its assets without the prior written consent of MnDOT.  

MnDOT’s consent will not be unreasonably withheld if the proposed successor meets all of the requirements that 

were imposed by the state in the initial selection of the franchise firm.  Any such attempted disposition by the 

franchise firm without MnDOT’s consent is an act of default, and MnDOT may terminate the franchise contract 

pursuant to the terms under Termination above. 

 

The franchise firm may assign a security interest in rents from its business leases to its lender.  MnDOT consents to 

that assignment and security interest in the rents from the business leases with the understanding that the 

assignment and security interest given the lender is subject to the contract and subordinate to any contractual 

rights of MnDOT or the advertisers.  No security interest may be given the lender in any signs and appurtenances 

placed on MnDOT right‐of‐way. 

 

C. Audit 

The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the franchise firm relevant to the 

contract are subject to examination by MnDOT, State or Legislative Auditors as appropriate, for six years from the 

expiration or termination of the franchise contract. 

 

D. Laws and Regulations 

It is anticipated that the franchise contract will include the following provisions.  However, MnDOT reserves the 

right to amend such provisions. 

1) Nondiscrimination 

Any and all services or goods furnished by the franchise firm and its suppliers and subcontractors will be 

provided pursuant to all state and federal laws and regulations, including all applicable provisions of 

Minnesota Statute Chapter 363, Minnesota Human Rights Act.  The franchise firm agrees to comply with 

the Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations thereunder. 

 

2) Jurisdiction 

Validity, interpretation and performance of the contract is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 

 

3) Federal, State and Local Laws 

The franchise firm will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and rules relative 

to the construction and operation of the Program. 

 

4) Data Practices Act 

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To the extent that the franchise firm takes possession of, or has access to, the private, nonpublic, protected 

nonpublic, or confidential data of MnDOT, the franchise firm agrees to comply with the requirements of 

the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, Government Data Practices Act.  The franchise firm agrees to 

indemnify, save and hold harmless MnDOT, its agents and employees, from all claims arising out of, 

resulting from, or in any manner attributable to the franchise firm’s violation of any provision of the Data 

Practices Act.  In the event that the franchise firm subcontracts any or all the work to be performed under 

the contract, the franchise firm retains responsibility under the terms of this section for such work. 

 

5) Subcontractors 

The franchise firm agrees that any and all Subcontractors and suppliers of goods and services are required 

to comply with the applicable laws and regulations as herein required of the franchise firm. 

 

E. Indemnity and Insurance 

1) Hold Harmless 

The franchise firm agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless MnDOT and the State and all of the its 

agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, action or causes of action of whatsoever nature 

or character arising out of or by reason of the franchise firm’s obligations and responsibilities under the 

contract.  The franchise firm further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding 

commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising as a result of the 

franchise firm’s construction, operation and/or maintenance of the Program, whether or not such action or 

claim alleges negligence of MnDOT or the State, its agents or employees in supervision or approval of the 

franchise firm’s activities, or failure to discover and/or prevent the franchise firm’s negligence. 

 

2) Franchise Firm Worker’s Compensation 

Any and all employees of the franchise firm and all other persons employed by the franchise firm in the 

construction, operation and/or maintenance of the Program shall not be considered employees of MnDOT, 

and that any and all claims that may or might arise under the Worker’s Compensation Act of the State of 

Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so engaged and any and all claims made by a third party as a 

consequence of any act or admission on the part of said franchise from employees while so engaged in the 

construction, operation and/or maintenance of the program shall in no way be the obligation or 

responsibility of MnDOT or the State. 

 

3) MnDOT Worker’s Compensation 

Any and all employees of MnDOT and all other persons employed by MnDOT in the performance of 

MnDOT’s responsibilities under the franchise contract shall not be considered employees of the franchise 

firm and that any and all claims, that may or might arise under the Worker’s Compensation Act of the State 

of Minnesota on behalf of said MnDOT employees while so engaged and acting within the scope of their 

employment shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the franchise firm. 

 

4) Insurance 

Insurance Certificates and Continuity of Coverage Required 

The franchise firm must provide a certificate of insurance showing that they have each type of 

insurance coverage and limits required herein.  The certificate must be filed with MnDOT’s Authorized 

Representative within 30 days of execution of the contract, and prior to commencing work under the 

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contract.  The franchise firm must maintain such insurance in full force and effect throughout the term 

of the contract.  Prior to the annual expiration date or dates of expiring policies, certified copies of 

renewal, or new policies, or other acceptable evidence of insurance must be filed with MnDOT’s 

Authorized Representative. 

Required Insurance 

Insurance policy or policies shall cover the construction, operation and maintenance of the Program.  

The franchise firm will be required to maintain the furnish satisfactory evidence of the following 

insurance policies: 

a) Workers’ Compensation Insurance 

Except as provided below, the franchise firm will be required to provide Workers’ Compensation 

insurance for all its employees and, in case any work is subcontracted, will require its 

subcontractor(s) to provide Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with the statutory 

requirements of the state of Minnesota, including Coverage B, Employer’s Liability.  Insurance 

minimum limits are as follows: 

- $100,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee 

- $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate 

- $100,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident 

 

If Minnesota Statutes §176.041 exempts the franchise firm from Workers’ Compensation insurance 

requirements, or if such responder has no employees in the state of Minnesota, the franchise firm 

will be required to provide a written statement,  signed by an authorized representative, indicating 

the qualifying exemption that excludes the franchise firm from the Minnesota Workers’ 

Compensation requirements.  If, during the course of the contract, the franchise firm becomes 

subject to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance requirements, the franchise firm then must 

comply with such requirements and must provide MnDOT with a Certificate of Insurance 

evidencing such coverage. 

b) Commercial General Liability Insurance 

The franchise firm will be required to maintain insurance protecting the franchise firm from claims 

for damages for bodily injury, including sickness or disease, death and for care and loss of services 

as well as from  claims for property damage, including loss of use which may arise from operations 

under the contract whether the operations are by the franchise firm or by a subcontractor or by 

anyone directly or indirectly employed by the franchise firm pursuant to the contract.  Insurance 

minimum limits are as follows: 

- $2,000,000 – per occurrence 

- $2,000,000 – annual aggregate 

- $2,000,000 – annual aggregate – Products/Completed Operations 

     

The following coverages must be included: 

- Premises and Operations Bodily Injury and Property Damage 

- Personal and Advertising Injury 

- Blanket Contractual Liability 

- Products and Completed Operations Liability 

- State of Minnesota named as an Additional Insured, to the extent permitted by law 

 

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c) Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance 

The franchise firm will be required to maintain insurance protecting the franchise firm from claims 

for damages for bodily   injury as well as from claims for property damage resulting from the 

ownership, operation, maintenance or use of all owned, hired, and non‐owned autos which may 

arise from operations under the contract, and in case any work is subcontracted the franchise firm 

must require the subcontractor to provide Commercial Automobile Liability insurance.  Insurance 

minimum limits are as follows: 

- $2,000,000 – per occurrence Combined Single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage 

 

In addition, the following coverages must be included: 

- Owned, Hired and Non‐owned Automobile 

 

d) Additional Insurance Conditions 

- The successful responder’s policy(ies) will be primary insurance to any other valid and 

collectible insurance available to MnDOT with respect to any claim arising out of the franchise 

firm performance under this contract; 

- If the franchise firm receives a cancellation notice from an insurance carrier affording 

coverage herein, the franchise firm agrees to notify the state of Minnesota within five 

business days with a copy of the cancellation notice, unless the franchise firm’s policy(ies) 

contain a provision that coverage afforded  under the policy(ies) will not be cancelled without 

at least 30 days advance written notice to the state of Minnesota; 

- The franchise firm is responsible for payment of contract related insurance premiums and 

deductibles; 

- If the franchise firm is self‐insured, a Certificate of Self‐Insurance must be provided to MnDOT; 

- The franchise firm’s policy(ies) must include legal defense fees in addition to its liability policy 

limits; 

- The franchise firm must obtain insurance policies from insurance companies having an “AM 

BEST” rating of “A minus”, a Financial Size Category VII, or better, and authorized to do 

business in the state of Minnesota; and 

- An Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance policy may be used to supplement the franchise 

firm’s policy limits to satisfy the full policy limits required by the contract. 

 

Failure of the franchise firm to procure and maintain insurance as set forth above shall be considered a 

default and cause for termination under SECTION 5, Termination.    

 

F. Surety Bond 

1) The franchise firm shall obtain an initial payment and performance bond in the amount of $1 million for the 

remaining months of calendar year 2016 to ensure that it will meet the duties and obligations of the franchise 

contract.  Thereafter, the franchise firm shall obtain an annual payment and performance bond in the amounts 

specified for the following calendar years: 

    2017 ‐   $1,000,000 

    2018 ‐        900,000 

    2019 ‐        800,000 

    2020 ‐       700,000 

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    2021 ‐       600,000 

     2022 – 2026 ‐       500,000 

 

2)  The bond shall cover all actions required of the Contractor to satisfy the terms of the contract and to guarantee 

payment of its obligations in connection with the contract.  The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful 

completion of the contract and the payment of all indebtedness incurred for all labor, materials and supplies.  

The Contractor will furnish MnDOT with evidence of the initial and any subsequent bonds and shall not modify 

or cancel such bonds without MnDOT approval.  Sixty days prior to the expiration of any bond, the Contractor 

will submit to MnDOT evidence of a new or renewed bond.  Bonds must be in place for the term of the 

contract.  Failure to obtain or maintain the required bonds will be considered default under SECTION 5, 

Termination. 

3)  The bonds will cover, but are not limited to, the following potential losses: 

    Losses to the State 

a)  Costs incurred by the State to continue the franchise firm’s duties and obligations under the 

Program in the event of default by the franchise firm pursuant to SECTION 5, Termination; 

b)  Reletting the contract in the event of default by the franchise firm; 

c)  Restoration of MnDOT right‐of‐way in the event of default by the franchise firm; 

d)  Maintenance of structures, logo sign panels and business panels in the event of default by the 

franchise firm  

e)  Removal or reinstallation of structures, logo sign panels and business panels where needed in 

the event of default by the franchise firm; 

f)  Continue fulfilling the terms of the business leases in the event of default by the franchise firm. 

  Losses to Creditors 

Payment for any sign structures or panels where there are liens or legal proceedings threatening 

their removal. 

  Losses to Employees of the Franchise Firm 

Payment for any claims brought by employees in the event of default by the franchise firm. 

  Losses to Advertisers 

Payment of unexpired leases to businesses under Termination, Exceptions to Default. 

 

G. Permits, Licenses and Taxes 

The franchise firm shall procure all applicable permits and licenses; pay all charges, fees and taxes; and give all 

notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the work.  When requested, the franchise 

firm shall furnish MnDOT with evidence indicating that it has complied with permit, license and tax requirements. 

 

H. Approvals 

Before the franchise contract becomes binding and effective, it shall be executed and approved by the franchise 

firm, MnDOT and such state officers as the law may provide in addition to the Commissioner of Transportation. 

 

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EXHIBIT 1 LIST OF ELIGIBLE ROUTES/RURAL INTERCHANGES 

 

 

Logo signs are not allowed at the intersection of any two or more freeways.  Some interchanges within 

the routes listed below may be ineligible for logo signs.  Additional routes may be added with prior 

approval by the State Signing Engineer.   

 

I 35  ‐  from the Iowa border to 26th Ave East in Duluth  

I 35E  ‐  from the south to north junctions with I35W 

I 35W  ‐  from the south to north junctions with I35E 

I 90  ‐  from the South Dakota border to the Wisconsin border 

I 94  ‐  from the North Dakota border to the Wisconsin border 

I 394  ‐  from I494 to I94 

I 494  ‐  from the west to east junctions with I94 

I 694  ‐  from the west to east junctions with I94 

TH 5      ‐  from I494 west to County Rd 4  

TH 10  ‐  from TH 169 South/Main St/Green Haven Rd to I35W 

TH 12    ‐  from I494 to Wayzata Blvd 

TH 14  ‐  from Nicollet County Rd 41 to Blue Earth County Rd 12 

TH 14  ‐  from Waseca County Rd 2 to I‐35 

TH 36  ‐  from I35W to White Bear Ave  

TH 52  ‐  from I90 to County Rd 12/County Rd 31 Plainview 

TH 52  ‐  from County Rd 56/Concord Blvd to East 7th St  

TH 61  ‐  from I494 to County Rd 19 

TH 62  ‐  from I494 to 34th Ave  

TH 63  ‐  from 48th St to TH 52 

TH 77  ‐  from County Rd 38 to TH 62  

TH 100  ‐  from I494 to I694  

TH 101  ‐  from TH 10/TH 169 to 141st Ave 

TH 169  ‐  from County Rd 15 to 85th Ave 

TH 212  ‐  from County Rd 11 to TH 62 

TH 280  ‐  from I94 to I35W  

TH 610  ‐  from County Rd 81 to TH10/TH 47 

 

The following interchanges have been determined rural interchanges: 

    I 35  County Rd 2 (Exit 76) 

    I 35  County Rd 10 (Exit 152) 

    I 94  MN TH 95 (Exit 258) 

 

I     ‐   Interstate Highway 

TH ‐   Trunk Highway 

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EXHIBIT 2 MINNESOTA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, PART 2J 

 

 

The entire MNMUTCD can be found at 

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/publ/mutcd/index.html 

 

Part 2J Specific Service (Logo) Signs is attached. 

 

The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 2J. SPECIFIC SERVICE SIGNS PageSection 2J.a Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-1

2J.1 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-12J.2 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-22J.3 Logos and Logo Sign Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-22J.4 Number and Size of Signs and Logo Sign Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-52J.5 Size of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-62J.6 Signs at Interchanges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-62J.7 Single-Exit Interchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-62J.8 Double-Exit Interchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-72J.9 Logo Trailblazer Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-72J.10 This section has been eliminated2J.11 This section has been eliminated

FIGURESFigure 2J-1 Examples of Logo Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-3Figure 2J-2 Examples of Logo Sign Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-4Figure 2J-3 Examples of Supplemental Messages on Logo Sign Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-2Figure 2J-4 Examples of RV Access Supplemental Messages on Logo Sign Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-5Figure 2J-5 Examples of Logo Trailblazer Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2J-7

TABLESTable 2J-1 Minimum Letter and Numeral Sizes for Logo Signs According to Sign Type . . . . . . . . 2J-5

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PART 2. SIGNSChapter 2J. Specific Service (Logo) Signs

2J.a Introduction

The Minnesota Sign Franchise Program, which allows forthe installation and maintenance of Logo Signs wasestablished by Minnesota Statute 160.80 in 1984. This signfranchise program is in general conformance with theSpecific Service Signing guidelines in the Federal MUTCDfor gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions, and 24-hourpharmacies as contained in Minnesota Statute 160.80 andMnDOT’s Sign Franchise Contract.

2J.1 Eligibility

Logo signs shall be defined as guide signs that provideroad users with business identification and directionalinformation for services and for eligible attractions. Eligibleservice categories shall be limited to gas, food, lodging,camping, attractions, and 24-hour pharmacies.

The use of Logo signs should be limited to areas primarilyrural in character or to areas where adequate sign spacingcan be maintained.

Logo signs should not be installed at an interchangewhere the road user cannot conveniently reenter the freewayor expressway and continue in the same direction of travel.

Eligible service facilities shall comply with lawsconcerning the provisions of public accommodationswithout regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, or nationalorigin, and laws concerning the licensing and approval ofservice facilities.

The attraction services shall include only facilities whichhave the primary purpose of providing amusement,historical, cultural, or leisure activities to the public.

Distances to eligible 24-hour pharmacies shall not exceed3 miles in any direction of an interchange on the Federal-aidsystem.

STANDARD:STANDARD:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

In order to qualify for a logo sign panel in the State ofMinnesota, services shall meet the following criteriaaccording to State Statute 160.80, subd1a:

A. To qualify for a GAS logo sign panel, a business shall:1. Provide vehicle services including gas or

alternative fuels and oil;2. Provide restroom facilities and drinking water;3. Provide continuous, staffed operation at least 12

hours per day, 7 days per week; and4. Provide public access to a telephone.

B. To qualify for a FOOD logo sign panel, a businessshall:1. Serve at least 2 meals a day during normal

mealtimes of breakfast, lunch and dinner;2. Provide a continuous, staffed food service

operation at least 6 days a week except holidays;3. Provide seating capacity for at least 20 people;4. Possess any required state or local licensing or

approval.C. To qualify for a LODGING logo sign panel, a business

shall:1. Include sleeping accommodations2. Provide public access to a telephone;3. Provide restroom facilities; and4. Possess any required state or local licensing or

approval.D. To qualify for a CAMPING logo sign panel, a business

shall:1. Include sites for camping;2. Include parking accommodations for each

campsite;3. Provide sanitary facilities and drinking water; and4. Possess any required state or local licensing or

approvalD. To qualify for an ATTRACTION logo sign panel, a

facility shall have:1. Regional significance, which have the primary

purpose of providing amusement, historical,cultural, or leisure activities to the public;

2. Provide restroom facilities and drinking water;3 Possess any required state or local licensing

approval; and4. Provide adequate bus and vehicle acommoda-

tions for normal attendance.F. To qualify for a PHARMACY logo sign panel, a

pharmacy shall be:1. Continuously operated 24 hours per day, 7 days

per week, and shall have a State-licensedpharmacist present and on duty at all times; and

2. Located within 3 miles of an interchange on theFederal-aid system.

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2J.2 Application

The number of Logo signs along an approach to aninterchange, regardless of the number of service typesdisplayed, shall be limited to a maximum of four. In thedirection of traffic, successive Logo signs shall be for 24-hour pharmacy, attraction, camping, lodging, food, and gasservices, in that order.

A Logo sign shall display the word message GAS, FOOD,LODGING, CAMPING, ATTRACTION, or 24-HOURPHARMACY an appropriate directional legend such as theword message EXIT XX, NEXT RIGHT, SECOND RIGHT,or directional arrows, and the related logo sign panels.

No more than three types of services shall be representedon any sign or sign assembly. If three types of services aredisplayed on one sign, then the logo sign panels shall belimited to two for each service type (for a total of six logosign panels). If two types of services are displayed on onesign, then the logo sign panels shall be limited to either threefor each service type (for a total of six logo sign panels) orfour for one service type and two for the other service type(for a total of six logo sign panels). The legend and logo signpanels applicable to a service type shall be displayed suchthat the road user will not associate them with anotherservice type on the same sign. No service type shall appearon more than two signs.

The signs shall have a blue background, a white border,and white legends of upper-case letters, numbers, andarrows.

Where a service type is displayed on two signs, the signsfor that service should follow one another in succession.

The Logo signs should be located to take advantage ofnatural terrain, to have the least impact on the scenicenvironment, and to avoid visual conflict with other signswithin the highway right-of-way.

General Service signs (see Sections 2I.2 and 2I.3) may beused in conjunction with Logo signs for eligible types ofservices that are not represented by a Logo sign.

Examples of Logo signs are shown in Figure 2J-1.Examples of sign locations are shown in Figure 2J-2.

STANDARD:STANDARD:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

OPTION:OPTION:

2J.3 Logos and Logo Sign Panels

A logo shall be either an identification symbol/trademarkor a word message. Each logo shall be placed on a separatelogo sign panel which shall be attached to the Logo sign.Symbols or trademarks used alone for a logo shall bereproduced in the colors and general shape consistent withcustomary use, and any integral legend shall be in propor-tionate size. A logo that resembles an official traffic controldevice shall not be used.

A word message logo, not using a symbol or trademark,should have a blue background with white legend andborder.

Section 2J.5 contains information regarding the minimumletter heights for logo sign panels.

Where business identification symbols or trademarks areused alone for a logo, the border may be omitted from thelogo sign panel.

A portion of a logo sign panel may be used to display asupplemental message horizontally along the bottom of thelogo sign panel, provided that the message displays essentialmotorist information (see Figure 2J-3).

Figure 2J-3 Examples of SupplementalMessages on Logo Sign Panels

OPTION:OPTION:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

24 H RS

QuickieFuel

CLOS ED S U N DAY

KC’sDown Home

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INTERSECTION

SINGLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE(ONE SERVICE)

SINGLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE (THREE SERVICES)

DOUBLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE

RAMP

SINGLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE(TWO SERVICES)

* See Section 2J.7 for option of displaying exit number

on a separate plaque instead of on the sign.

OR

OR

OR

GAS *

*

GAS LO DG I N G*

GAS

LO DG I N G

GAS

GAS FOO D LO DG I N G

FOO D

LO DG I N G

GAS 2 1 1 BEX I T-

GAS 2 1 1AEX I T-GAS R I G HTN EXT-

GAS FOO D

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GAS - EX I T 2 1 1 B

GAS FOO D

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Note: Directional arrows and distancemay be used when appropriate

EXIT 2 1 1

EXIT 1 50

EXIT 1 50

EXIT 2 1 1

EXIT 2 1 1

Figure 2J-1 Examples of Logo Signs

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800 feetMinimum

800 feetMinimum

800 feetMinimum

800 feetMinimum

FOOD*

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The travel distance to beshown on signs aremeasured from this point.

Travel distance forsign priority should

always be measuredfrom this point.

* Logo ramp signs (as needed)Spacing should be at least 100 feetfrom the exit gore sign, from each other,and from the ramp terminal.

LODGING*

CAMPING*

If a loop is signed, thetravel distance shownon signs should bemeasured from this point.

GAS

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LO DG I N GLO DG I N G

CAM P I N GCAM P I N G

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

EXIT 44

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All supplemental messages shall be displayed within thelogo sign panel and shall have letters and numerals thatcomply with the minimum height requirements shown inTable 2J-1.

A logo sign panel should not display more than one sup-plemental message.

The supplemental message should be displayed in a colorto contrast effectively with the background of the businesssign or separated from the other legend or logo by a dividerbar.

Typical supplemental messages might include DIESEL,24 HOURS, CLOSED and the day of the week when thefacility is closed, ALTERNATIVE FUELS (see Section2I.3), and RV ACCESS.

The RV ACCESS supplemental message may be circular.

If the RV ACCESS supplemental message is circular, itshall be the abbreviation RV in black letters inside a yellowcircle with a black border and it shall be displayed within thelogo sign panel near the lower right-hand corner (see Figure2J-4).

STANDARD:STANDARD:

OPTION:OPTION:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

If the circular RV ACCESS supplemental message isused, the circle should have a diameter of 10 inches and theletters should have a height of 6 inches.

If a State or local agency elects to display the designationof businesses as providing on-premise accommodations forrecreational vehicles with the RV ACCESS supplementalmessage or the RV Access circular message, there should bea statewide policy for such designation and criteria forqualifying businesses. The criteria should include such siteconditions as access between the public roadway and thesite, on-premise geometry, and parking.

A logo sign panel shall not display the symbol/trademarkor name of more than one business.

2J.4 Number and Size of Signs and LogoSign Panels

Sign sizes should be determined by the amount and heightof legend and the number and size of logo sign panelsattached to the sign. All logo sign panels on a sign should bethe same size.

Each Logo sign or sign assembly shall be limited to nomore than six logo sign panels.

STANDARD:STANDARD:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

Figure 2J-4 Examples of RVAccess Supplemental Messages

on Logo Sign Panels

RV ACCESS

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Service Categories

Exit Number Words

Exit Number Numerals and Letters

Action Message Words

Distance Numerals

Distance Fraction Numerals

Logo Sign Panels

Words and Numerals

(Non-Trademark/Graphic Logos)

Trademark/Graphic Logos

Supplemental Message Words

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Where more than six businesses of a service type are eligiblefor logo sign panels at the same interchange, additional logosign panels of that same service type may also be displayedin accordance with the provisions of the following Standard.The additional logo sign panels may be displayed either byplacing more than one service type on the same sign (seeParagraph 3 of the Standard in Section 2J.2) or by using asecond Logo sign of that service type if the additional signcan be added without exceeding the limit of four Logo signsat an interchange approach (see Guidance in Section 2J.2).

Where logo sign panels for more than six businesses of aservice type are displayed at the same interchange or inter-section approach, the following provisions shall apply:

No more than 12 logo sign panels of a service type shallbe displayed on no more than two Logo signs or signassemblies;

No more than six logo sign panels shall be displayed ona single Logo sign; and

No more than four Logo signs shall be displayed on theapproach.

Section 2J.8 contains information regarding Logo signsfor double-exit interchanges.

Each logo sign panel attached to a Logo sign shall have arectangular shape with a width longer than the height. A logosign panel on signs for freeways and expressways shall notexceed 60 inches in width and 36 inches in height. A logosign panel on signs for freeway and expressway ramps shallnot exceed 30 inches in width and 18 inches in height. Thevertical and horizontal spacing between logo sign panelsshall not exceed 8 inches and 12 inches, respectively.

Sections 2A.14, 2E.15, and 2E.16 contain informationregarding borders, interline spacing, and edge spacing.

2J.5 Size of Lettering

All Logo signs and logo sign panels shall have letter andnumeral sizes that comply with the minimum requirementsof Table 2J-1.

Any legend on a symbol/trademark should be proportion-al to the size of the symbol/trademark.

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

OPTION:OPTION: 2J.6 Signs at Interchanges

The Logo signs shall be installed between the precedinginterchange and at least 800 feet in advance of the ExitDirection sign at the interchange from which the services areavailable (see Figure 2J-2).

There should be at least an 800 foot spacing between theLogo signs, except for Logo ramp signs. However, excessivespacing is not desirable. Logo ramp signs should be spacedat least 100 feet from the exit gore sign, from each other, andfrom the ramp terminal.

2J.7 Single-Exit Interchanges

At numbered single-exit interchanges, the name of theservice type followed by the exit number shall be displayedon one line above the logo sign panels. At unnumbered inter-changes, the directional legend NEXT RIGHT (LEFT) shallbe used.

At single-exit interchanges, Logo ramp signs shall beinstalled along the ramp or at the ramp terminal for facilitiesthat have logo sign panels displayed along the main roadwayif the facilities are not readily visible from the rampterminal. Directions to the service facilities shall beindicated by arrows on the ramp signs. Logo sign panels onLogo ramp signs shall be duplicates of those displayed onthe Logo signs located in advance of the interchange, butshall be reduced in size (see the third Standard of Section2J.4).

Logo ramp signs should include distances to the servicefacilities.

An exit number plaque (see Section 2E.31) may be usedinstead of the exit number on the signs located in advance ofan interchange.

STANDARD:STANDARD:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

OPTION:OPTION:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

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2J.8 Double-Exit Interchanges

At double-exit interchanges, the Logo signs shouldconsist of two sections, one for each exit (see Figure 2J-1).

At a double-exit interchange, the top section shall displaythe logo sign panels for the first exit and the bottom sectionshall display the logo sign panels for the second exit. Atnumbered interchanges, the name of the service type and theexit number shall be displayed above the logo sign panels ineach section. At unnumbered interchanges, the wordmessage NEXT RIGHT (LEFT) and SECOND RIGHT(LEFT) shall be used in place of the exit number. Thenumber of logo sign panels on the sign (total of bothsections) or the sign assembly shall be limited to six.

At a double-exit interchange, where a service type isdisplayed on two Logo signs in accordance with theprovisions of Section 2J.4, one of the signs should displaythe logo sign panels for that service type for the businessesthat are accessible from one of the two exits and the othersign should display the logo sign panels for that service typefor the businesses that are accessible from the other exit.

At a double-exit interchange where there are four logosign panels to be displayed for one of the exits and one ortwo logo sign panels to be displayed for the other exit, thelogo sign panels may be arranged in three rows with twologo sign panels per row.

At a double-exit interchange, where a service is to besigned for only one exit, one section of the Logo sign maybe omitted, or a single exit interchange sign may be used.Signs on ramps and crossroads as described in Section 2J.7may be used at a double-exit interchange.

2J.9 Logo Trailblazer Signs

Logo trailblazer signs (see Figure 2J-5) are guide signswith one to four logo sign panels that display business iden-tification and directional information for services and foreligible attractions. Logo trailblazer signs are installed alongcrossroads for facilities that have logo sign panels displayedalong the main roadway and ramp, and that requireadditional vehicle maneuvers.

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

OPTION:OPTION:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

SUPPORT:SUPPORT:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

Logo trailblazer signs shall be installed along crossroadswhere the route to the business requires a direction change,where it is questionable as to which roadway to follow, orwhere additional guidance is needed. Where it is not feasibleor practical to install Logo trailblazer signs to suchbusinesses, those businesses shall not be considered eligiblefor signing from the ramp and main roadway. A Logotrailblazer sign shall not be required at the point where thebusiness is visible from the roadway and its access is readilyapparent.

If used, a Logo trailblazer sign should be located amaximum of 500 feet in advance of any required turn.

The location of other traffic control devices shall takeprecedence over the location of a Logo trailblazer sign.

When used, each Logo trailblazer sign or sign assemblyshall be limited to no more than four logo sign panels. Thelogo sign panels on Logo trailblazer signs shall be duplicatesof those displayed on the Logo ramp signs.

Appropriate legends, such as directional arrows or theword message NEXT RIGHT or SECOND RIGHT, shall bedisplayed with the logo sign panel to provide properguidance. The directional legend and border shall be whiteand shall be displayed on a blue background.

Logo trailblazer signs may contain various types ofservices on a single sign or on a sign assembly.

Logo trailblazer signs may be placed farther from theedge of the road than other traffic control signs.

OPTION:OPTION:

GUIDANCE:GUIDANCE:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

STANDARD:STANDARD:

Q U I C K

B U RG ER

Figure 2J-5 Examples ofLogo Trailblazer Signs

December, 2011

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EXHIBIT 3 LOGO SIGN PANEL DESIGNS 

  

Standard logo sign panel designs are attached.     

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Type A or D

9.5

10

15.9 75.1 10 24.1 5 10

7.5

36

12 60 12 60

15.9

12

9

72

156

9.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS-EXIT 175 A] E Mod;

GA S-EXIT 175 A

11.5

10

11.784.5 10 24.1 5 10

9.5

36

12.5 60 12 60

936

936

10.7

11.5

11

168

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[FOOD-EXIT 175 A] E Mod;

FOOD-EXIT 175 A 11

10

27.6 111.7 10 24.1 5 10

93

6

10 60 8 60 8 60

83

6

27.6

10

10

12

0

216

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

LODGING-EXIT 175 A

[LODGING-EXIT 175 A] E Mod

LOGO SIGN PANEL DESIGN

EXHIBIT 3

(Mainline-Single Exit Interchange)

ONE SERVICE

156" x 72" (13' x 6')

156" x 168" (13' x 14')

216" x 120" (18' x 10')

11

10

9.8 80.9 10 45.5

93

6

12 60 12 60

836

9.8

12

10

12

0

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS-NEXT RIGHT] E Mod;

GA S-NEXT RIGHT

156" x 120" (13' x 10')

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TW O SERVICES

LOGO SIGN PANEL DESIGN

EXHIBIT 3

(Mainline-Single Exit Interchange)

216" x120" (18' x10')

8

11

10

55.5 31 53.52

15.8 40.49

36

60 6 60 14 60

836

21

16

17.8

8

10

2120

216

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

GA S FOOD

[GAS] E Mod; [FOOD] E Mod

156" x 192" (13' x 16')

11

10

44.9 70.2

83

6

15 60 10 60

82

2152

91

0

31.6 96.8

83

68

36

40.9

11

227.6

10

192

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

CA M PING

ATTRA CTION

[CAMPING] E Mod

[ATTRACTION] E Mod;

10

10

74.2 67.6

7.5

36

10 60 8 60 8 60

7.5

2

2212

810

72.9 70.2

7.5

36

74.2

10

272.9

9.5

14

4

216

LODGING

CA M PING

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[LODGING] E Mod

[CAMPING] E Mod

216" x 144" (18' x 12')

10

10

59.8 40.4

7.5

36

15 60 10 60

7.5

2

2152

810

46.2 67.6

7.5

36

55.8

11

242.2

9.5

144

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

FOOD

LODGING

[LODGING] E Mod;

[FOOD] E Mod

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EXHIBIT 3

(Mainline-Single Exit Interchange)

THREE SERVICES

156" x 216" (13' x 18')

10.3

10

44.2 67.6

7.5

36

13 60 10 60

7.5

2

2152

8.4

10

42.9 70.2

7.5

36

7.5

2

2152

8.3

10

29.6 96.8

7.5

36

44.2

13

242.9

2

29.6

9.5

216

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

LODGING

CA M PING

ATTRA CTION

[LODGING] E Mod; [CAMPING] E Mod; [ATTRACTION] E Mod

11

10

20.5 31 19.52

5.858.4

5.8

2

4.561

93

6

6 60 12 60 12 60

83

6

2116

5.56

10

2120

216

9.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS] E Mod; [LODGING] D Mod; [CAMPING] D Mod;

GA S CAMPINGLODGING

216" x 120" (18' x 10')

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EXHIBIT 3

(Mainline-Double Exit Interchange)

11

10

33.1 74.75.1

10

836

13 60 10 60

82

2152

910

11.784.5 10 24.1 6 8

836

836

33.1

13

2

11.7

10

19

2

156

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[FOOD-EXIT 175 B] E Mod;

FOOD-175 A

FOOD-EXIT 175 B

[FOOD-175 A] E Mod

156" x 192" (13' x 16')

10

10

39.8 80.9 10 45.5

7.5

36

10 60 8 60 8 60

7.5

2

2212

810

28.4 103.7 10 45.5

7.5

36

10 60 8 60 8 60

39.8

10

228.4

10

9.5

144

216

12.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS-NEXT RIGHT] E Mod; [GAS-SECOND RIGHT] E Mod

GA S-NEXT RIGHT

GA S-SECOND RIGHT

216" x 144" (18' x 12')

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LOGO SIGN PANEL DESIGN

EXHIBIT 3

(Mainline-EA Panels)

EA Panels for Non-Numbered Exits

EA Panels for Numbered Exits

EA panels for numbered exits will follow the E1-5P Standard Sign Design

in the Minnesota Standard Signs and Markings Manual

(http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/publications.html) and is attached.

10

10

9.7 39 10 45.6 9.710

30

114

6.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[NEXT RIGHT] E Mod;

NEXT RIGHT

114" x 30" (9.5' x 2.5')

10

10

10 62.5 10 45.5 10

10

30

138

6.0" Radius, 2.0" Border, W hite on Blue;

[SECOND RIGHT] E Mod;

SECOND RIGHT

138" x 30" (11.5' x 2.5')

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EXHIBIT 3

Ramps

ONE SERVICE

5.3

6

22.6 32.8

41

8

6 30 6 30

2.6

8.2

10.1 11

37

6

4 6.8 12.41.52

6.9

35

.98.2

4 11

22.6

6

8.3

3.9 5

3.9

48

78

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D; [1 ½] D;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{;

LODGING

½ 1 ½

[LODGING] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{;

5.3

6

13.3 15.4

418

6 30

3.7

6

8.31.52

6.9

35.9

8.2

4 11

13.3

6

8.3

5

3.9

48

42

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS] D;

[1 ½] D;

GAS

1 ½

42" x 48" (3.5' x 4')78" x 48" (6.5' x 4')

78" x 78" (6.5' x 6.5')

5.3

6

29.1 19.8

41

8

6 30 6 30

2.3

8.2

10.1 11

36.7

6

4 6.8 12.41.5

2

6.9

35.6

8.2

4 11

2.2

18

2.2

8.2

24.6

6

22.4

8.2

29.1

6

8.3

3.6

4.7

3.6

78

78

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

[FOOD] D; Rounded Rectangle 1.0" Radius;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D; [1 ½] D;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{;

FOOD

½

½

1 ½

1 ½

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EXHIBIT 3

Ramps

ONE SERVICE

108" x 84" (9' x 7')

66

46.3 15.4

58.2

6 11

2.8

6

8.1 6.8

16.5

18

4 30 6 30

17

8.2

4 11

2.8

6

76.41.5

2

6.9

58.2

2.8

6

418

58.2

2.8

6

58.2

2.8

6

418

58.2

2.8

6

46.3

6

6.3

6

5.5 6

84

108

9.0" Radius, 1.5" Border, W hite on Blue;

½ 1 ½

GAS

½ 1 ½

½ 1 ½

[GAS] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D

5.3

6

49.3 15.4

418

6 30 6 30 6 30

1.7

9

12.7 8.2

36

.56

4

35

9

19.4 8.2 4 19.4 8.2 4

218

1.8

9

24

.86

21.8

9

49.3

6

12.7

3.2

4.7

78

114

7.5" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

4 4

GAS

4

4

44

[GAS] D;Arrow Custom - 9.0" 90{; [4] D;

114" x 78" (9.5' x 6.5')

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EXHIBIT 3

Ramps

TW O SERVICES

5.3

6

12.1 15.4 10.91.2

8.7 19.8

41

8

4.830 8.4 30

2.6

8.2

8.9 11

37

6

4 6.9 14.71.5

2

6.9

35.9

8.2

4 11

1.3

45

.5

9.9

4.87.1

3.9 5

3.9

1.2

48

78

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D; [1 ½] D;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{;

GAS FOOD

½ 1 ½

[GAS] D; [FOOD] D

78" x 48" (6.5' x 4')

5.3

6

13.6 15.4 12.41.2

10.2 19.8

41

8

6.3 30 11.4 30

2.3

8.2

13.1 11

36.7

6

41.4

35

.68.2

25 11 41.4

2.2

18

2.2

8.2

24.6

6

22

.48.2

1.3

75.5

11.4

6.3

13.1

3.6

4.7

3.6

1.2

78

84

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

[1] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D;

[2] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D;

GAS FOOD

1 1

2 1

[GAS] D; [FOOD] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{;

84" x 78" (7' x 6.5')

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EXHIBIT 3

Ramps

TW O SERVICES

5.3

6

31.4 15.3 30.21.2

10.4 19.8

41

8

6.6 30 5 30 11.8 30

2.3

8.2

13.4 11

36.7

6

41.4

35

.68.2

18.5 11 41.5

25.4 11 41.5

2.2

18

2.2

8.2

24.6

6

22

.48.2

1.3

75

.5

11.7

6.6

13.3

3.6

4.7

3.6

1.2

78

120

6.0" Radius, 1.3" Border, W hite on Blue;

GAS FOOD

1

1

1 1

1 1

[GAS] D; [FOOD] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [1] D

120" x 78" (10' x 6.5')

114" x 84" (9.5' x 7')

66

21.3 15.4 19.61.5

17.3 19.8

5.4

8.2

6.5 11

26

8.6 6.8

16

.51

8

4 30

17.4

8.2

11 11

26

49.2 6.8

16

.51

8

4 30

5.8

8.2

6.5 11

26

10 4

418

4 30 11 30

5.8

8.2

4 11

26

82.81.5

26.9

4.9

18

6.5 30

4.9

8.2

4 11

26

40.81.5

26.9

4.9

18

11 30

26

.98.2

4 11

26

45.61.5

26.9

1.5

81

19.1

6.5

42.6

6.5

6.8

6.5

6.8

5.5

6.4

5.5

6.4

1.5

84

114

9.0" Radius, 1.5" Border, W hite on Blue;

[GAS] D; [FOOD] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D;

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 180{; [2] D;

GAS FOOD

½ ½

2 1 ½

1 ½ 1 ½

Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D; Arrow Custom - 11.0" 0{; [1 ½] D;10 EXHIBIT 3

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EXHIBIT 4 APPEALS PROCESS FOR LOGO ATTRACTION BUSINESS PANELS 

 MnDOT  retains  the  authority  to  deny  requests  for  signing  where  acceptable  standards  cannot  be  met,  including locations where other supplemental guide signs are already in place.  Requests denied based on Minnesota Statutes or engineering  standards  (i.e.  insufficient  space  and  design  standards) may  not  be  appealed.   At  the  discretion  of  the District Traffic Engineer, signing requests denied based on MnDOT policy may be appealed to the External Sign Variance Committee (ESVC).  The ESVC is composed of persons outside of MnDOT who meet periodically to consider various requests for signing.  The group serves as a variance committee making recommendations to the Commissioner's Office on signing requests that have  been  denied  by  the  district  office  or  Minnesota  Logos.  They  review  requests  to  see  if  the  denials  can  be substantiated to have negative effects on the requester and/or motorists. The ESVC also reviews policies and criteria on informational signing matters.   The Chairperson is a MnDOT employee who serves in a non‐voting capacity to organize and schedule all functions of the ESVC. This individual serves as secretary and records decisions on sign variance requests. The chair represents the ESVC, not MnDOT, on all matters pertaining to the ESVC.    If you have been denied signing by Minnesota Logos and desire to appeal, you should contact the Chairperson listed below.  The procedures for this Committee are as follows:  1. A  requester who  has  been  denied  signing  by Minnesota  Logos  and  is  interested  in  appealing  the  decision must 

submit a written request for a hearing by the ESVC. The requester should contact the chair of the ESVC directly, and will  then  be  advised  of  procedures  and  meeting  date.  The  ESVC  hears  the  requester's  appeal  and  MnDOT's presentation separately.   

 2. For each signing request, the recommendations made by the ESVC and the State Traffic Engineer are forwarded to 

the Commissioner's Office for review. Presentations on each request are made to a special committee (Internal Sign Variance Committee) appointed by the Commissioner for final concurrence or denial. The requester and Minnesota Logos will be notified by the chair of the ESVC of the decision made by the Commissioner.  

 3. If  the ESVC and  the Commissioner approve  the variance,  the  letter  from  the ESVC will notify  the  requester with 

additional instructions.  The requester will then work with the Minnesota Logos to complete the process.  All costs pertaining to signing will be the responsibility of the requester.   

 4. If  the  ESVC  and  the  Commissioner  deny  the  variance,  the  requester will  be  unable  to  reapply  unless  there  is  a 

significant change in the request.  5. If the requester is unable to attend the appointed ESVC meeting, they are required to notify the ESVC Chairperson at 

least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.  Nonattendance without prior notification will result in an automatic denial for the facility.  The requester cannot present to the ESVC again unless there is a significant change in their request. 

  Joani K. Nilan              Contact Information: Chairperson, External Sign Variance Committee      [email protected] Office of Traffic, Safety & Technology        Office:  (651)234‐7384 

 

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EXHIBIT 5 MNDOT STRUCTURAL DETAILS 

  

MnDOT’s structural detail sheets can be found at 

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/signing/plans.html 

 

Applicable detail sheets are attached. 

 

 

The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank. 

 

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