(a) Every four years the reporter shall present the contract provided for in Code Section 50-18-21 to the Department of Administrative Services for purposes of advertising for and accepting bids under the contract according to the established procedures of that department. After the deadline for the acceptance of bids, all bids submitted shall be turned over to the reporter by the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) The reporter, with the approval of the Governor, shall contract with the lowest bidder who, to the satisfaction of the Governor and reporter, is capable of full and adequate performance under the contract and complies with the terms and provisions of this law.

(c) The reporter has the right to reject any and all bids. In the event all bids are rejected, the reporter shall again advertise for bidders and follow the procedures as set forth in this Code section.