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Washington County Seeks Architects for Dixie Convention Center Expansion

By Utah News Staff · October 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Washington County is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed architectural firms for the expansion of the Dixie Convention Center in St. George. The project involves adding approximately 117,145 square feet of new space to the existing facility.

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  • Washington County is requesting proposals for architectural services for the Dixie Convention Center Expansion in St. George.
  • The project will add roughly 117,145 square feet to the current 170,697 square foot facility.
  • The selected firm will handle programming verification, construction documents, and construction administration.
  • Proposals are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Washington County Commission Office.

Washington County is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed architectural firms for the Dixie Convention Center Expansion in St. George, Utah. The project aims to expand the existing 170,697 square foot Dixie Center by adding approximately 117,145 square feet of new space.

The selected architectural firm will be responsible for managing the project from the programming verification stage through the completion of construction documents and construction administration. The expansion site is located at 1835 South Convention Center Drive in St. George.

To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal, interested respondents may send an email to nicholle.felshaw@washco.utah.gov.

The deadline for the submission of proposals is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Submissions must be delivered to the Washington County Commission Office located at 111 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770.

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