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Sep 24, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Norfolk State University is seeking bids for construction of fire alarm upgrades to the Gill Health + PE Building. The bid includes construction of a fire alarm system, with solicitation documents and an optional pre-bid conference or site visit referenced in the posting. The opportunity is listed as an open Invitation for Bids, with bids closing on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Norfolk
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,053
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
232937
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Spartans
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,214.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
38%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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This document is Purchase Order PO04416947, issued by Norfolk State University to Entrinsik Inc. on August 31, 2023. It procures an Informer Annual License & Support, including one year of support and product upgrades, for a total amount of $12,579.00. The order outlines shipping and billing details, payment instructions, and is governed by Virginia state laws and eVA terms.
This document is Purchase Order PO04802350, issued on October 3, 2024, by Norfolk State University to Entrinsik Inc. for Informer License & Support services. The contract covers a one-year service period for a total amount of $13,082.00. The purchase order outlines supplier, shipping, billing, and ordering details, along with specific invoicing instructions and references to governing terms and conditions.
This is Purchase Order PO04722189, issued on July 17, 2024, by Norfolk State University to Ellucian Company LLC. The order is for an annual maintenance renewal, with an inferred service start date of March 2, 2025, and an end date of March 1, 2026, for a total amount of $45,713.00. The purchase is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and includes eVA transaction fees and federal compliance requirements.
This document is a purchase order (PO04648784) issued on April 30, 2024, by Norfolk State University to Technolutions Inc. for a Slate Admissions Software Subscription License covering the 2023-2024 period. The total cost for this single subscription is $37,878.00. The order specifies invoicing instructions and is subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This Purchase Order (PO05014473) from Norfolk State University to Blackboard LLC. covers an annual subscription for the Anthology Reporting Framework. The service is effective from May 19, 2025, to July 11, 2025, with a total cost of $12,519.00. The order is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and includes standard terms and conditions.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Norfolk State University
The committee reviewed and discussed the QEP-CREW Report and confirmed it complied with SACSCOC guidelines. The meeting included brainstorming sessions for student and faculty engagement activities, such as crossword puzzles, vocabulary games, and black history month events. Discussion also covered the spring 2019 seminar series, the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College Faculty & Fellows development luncheon, and the upcoming SACSCOC onsite committee visit. Marketing efforts for the QEP were reviewed, including poster design selection, and plans were made for the submission of the QEP-CREW report.
The committee held a meeting to conduct official business related to the university's presidential search. This included approving member participation via conference call and holding multiple closed sessions to discuss personnel matters, candidate evaluations, and consultations with legal counsel regarding the presidential search process. Additionally, the committee delegated authority to a newly appointed scheduling committee to manage FOIA-required announcements regarding upcoming candidate interviews.
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The committee reviewed the FY2021 condensed summary of revenues and expenses, discussing auxiliary budget performance, enrollment figures, tuition revenues, and projected year-end financial positions. Updates regarding legislative affairs, capital campaigns, and the memorandum of understanding were deferred. The committee also received reports on information technology regarding risk management, cybersecurity training, and procurement protocols, as well as human resources updates concerning department staffing growth, automation initiatives, and divisional organizational structure.
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