Giftcards to cover laundry expenses for off-campus students and 3 more items

Norfolk State University, located in Virginia, awarded contract PO05137340-V2 to Barnes and Noble com LLC on June 24, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $18,382.70. The contract encompasses the procurement and delivery of gift cards and associated activation fees to support student welfare initiatives. All deliverables are directed to Jessica Corley at the Residential Complex Main Office, Office 100D, with delivery address X2073.

The contract specifications include 266 laundry gift cards at $60 per unit to assist off-campus students with laundry expenses, along with corresponding activation fees of $6.95 per unit for the same quantity. Additionally, the award includes four Uber gift cards at $100 each to address student transportation challenges related to shuttle service availability. A single line item for $174 represents a higher-than-quoted activation fee, bringing the total contract obligation to $18,382.70. The gift cards and associated fees constitute the primary deliverables under this purchase order.