§ 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.