Blue Book Project (SOS Only)

The Blue Book Project state-wide contract is a specialized multi-purpose vehicle focusing on two primary areas of service for the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State (SOS). The first component involves a comprehensive redesign and digital transformation of the North Dakota Blue Book, a statewide almanac. This contract aims to produce a condensed print publication and digital content, working collaboratively with a volunteer committee of writers and editors. Key deliverables include chapter selection, digital content development, coordination with the State Historical Society, and creation of a strategic marketing plan.

The contract is awarded to Clearwater Communications, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, with a total contractual amount not exceeding $45,000. The contract period runs from the effective date until January 31, 2026, with the State retaining the option to renew up to three times for 24-month periods. Additionally, the vehicle includes a grants management system contract (Term Contract #364) for the North Dakota Council of the Arts, expanding its scope beyond the Blue Book publication. Geographically limited to North Dakota, this state-wide contract represents a targeted approach to modernizing state informational resources and administrative systems.