Blue Book Project

The State of North Dakota, through the Office of the Secretary of State, is seeking proposals for the conceptualization, coordination, production, and design of the North Dakota Blue Book, a state-sponsored government almanac. The objective is to reimagine the Blue Book for the digital consumer while preserving its historical richness in print. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing a reimagined print publication in the style of a coffee table book, creating digital content and website structure, and establishing a strategy for archiving and maintaining information. The contract term will be approximately September 2024 to January 2026, with three 2-year renewal options and a 6-month extension. The budget for the print publication work is not to exceed $45,000, with the printing to be solicited separately. Offerors may also propose an optional interactive website as a value-add, which the State may elect to use in the future. Minimum requirements include 3 years of experience in marketing, design, editing, and website management/development, as well as proven experience in publication or book design coordination.

This opportunity is open to all eligible vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has not provided information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The State has not disclosed a listed award value or budget range, but the RFP indicates that additional funding may be available for the value-added website portion of the project, which would be determined in April 2025.