N.D. Cent. Code § 46-02-06: Opening of bids - Awards

If the legislative assembly requests the office of management and budget to invite bids for printing materials in classifications 1, 2, and 4, the office of management and budget shall award the contract for classifications 1, 2, and 4 of printing to the lowest bidder, subject to the provisions of this title. If two or more persons bid the same and the lowest price for any class of printing, the office of management and budget shall award the contract to one or more of the lowest bidders as the office of management and budget believes will best serve the interests of the state.