For the purposes of this section and section 3-122-16.08, the established due date for proposals pursuant to subchapter 6 or 6.5 is either the time and date announced for receipt of proposals or receipt of modifications to proposals, if any; or if discussions have begun, it is the time and date by which best and final offers must be submitted, provided that only priority listed offerors may submit best and final offers.
Haw. Code R. § 3-122-16.07