Four Firms Submit Proposals for Fargo Convention Center Expansion

The proposals outline plans for the second phase of the project.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Four developers have submitted proposals for the second phase of the Fargo convention center project. The proposals came from Enclave, EAPC Architects Engineers, Mutchler Bartram Architects, and RLE Architecture, and outline plans for sites near Scheels Arena, the Fargo Civic Center, Brewhalla, and the FARGODOME, respectively. The Convention Center Committee will now review the proposals and present a ranking to the City Commission, which will make the final selection.

Why it matters

The convention center expansion is a major development project for the city of Fargo, aimed at attracting more events and driving economic growth. The selection of the right proposal will be crucial in determining the future direction and success of the project.

The details

The deadline for submitting Phase 2 proposals was 4 p.m. on February 28, 2026. The four proposals came from Enclave, EAPC Architects Engineers, Mutchler Bartram Architects, and RLE Architecture, each outlining plans for a different potential site location. The Convention Center Committee will now review the proposals and present a ranking to the City Commission, which will make the final selection. Community members can submit comments on the proposals until 4 p.m. on March 12.

  • The deadline for submitting Phase 2 proposals was 4 p.m. on February 28, 2026.
  • The Convention Center Committee will present a ranking of the proposals to the City Commission.
  • Community members can submit comments on the proposals until 4 p.m. on March 12, 2026.

The players

Enclave

A developer that submitted a proposal for a site near Scheels Arena.

EAPC Architects Engineers

A firm that submitted a proposal for a site near the Fargo Civic Center.

Mutchler Bartram Architects

A firm that submitted a proposal for a site near Brewhalla.

RLE Architecture

A firm that submitted a proposal for a site at the FARGODOME.

Convention Center Committee

The committee that will review the Phase 2 proposals and present a ranking to the City Commission.

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What’s next

The City Commission will vote on a final selection for the Phase 2 convention center project after receiving the ranking from the Convention Center Committee.

The takeaway

The selection of the right proposal for the Fargo convention center expansion will be crucial in determining the future direction and success of this major development project for the city.