Friday September 18, 2026 University Birthday & Ice Cream Social Location: Student Center Lobby… and 4 more items

Thompson Hospitality Services LLC received a contract award from Norfolk State University on September 10, 2026, with a cumulative value of $957. The contract, identified as PO05466797, encompasses catering services for the university's 91st Birthday and Ice Cream Social event scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Student Center Lobby in Norfolk, Virginia. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with kitchen preparation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and setup at 10:30 a.m. Deliverables will be coordinated with Crystal Square Williams, University Advancement Assistant Director, located at Wilson Hall.

The scope of work includes one full sheet cake with birthday messaging, eight decorated cupcakes on black platters (four gold and four chocolate), 100 assorted novelty bars with dry ice service in cooler bins, beverages including lemonade and iced water, and three waitstaff personnel to support event operations. The contract line items total $957, encompassing food and beverage supplies as well as labor services necessary for the successful execution of the university's birthday celebration event.