New Government Center Information

On this page you will find information on the Benton County Government Center project.  A new Government Center in Foley will replace a collection of buildings constructed between 1901 and 1981.  Watch the video to see conditions in the existing buildings.  Other information includes the estimated cost of a new Government Center, estimated tax impacts and 3D images of a new building.

Project Location
The County has acquired land in Foley on Dewey Street for a new Government Center.  The vacant land used to be occupied by the Foley High School.

Existing Conditions of the Government Center
Slide show of photos illustrating issues with the County's existing Government Center.  Aging mechanical systems.  Exterior decay. Accessibility and confined space issues.

Project Cost Estimate
The County's construction manager Contegrity Group estimates a new Government Center will cost $29.7 million. Contegrity's detailed cost estimate can be viewed here.

Estimated Tax Impact
The estimated property tax impact associated with a new Government Center can be viewed in this document prepared by Northland Securities, the County's bond advisor.  The County has also estimated the cost to renovate and expand its Government Center on the existing site.  That cost is estimated to be $23 million.  The property tax impact of a remodeling plan can be viewed here.  Various scenarios for Residential Homestead property can be viewed here.  Here's a summary of links:

• Tax Impact - New Government Center
• Tax Impact - Remodeling Only
• Tax Impact - Residential Homesteads ($200,000 to $500,000 in market value, illustrations based on a 20-year Capital Improvement Plan bond)

Open Houses
The County Board has scheduled open houses and facility tours. Here's the schedule.  The open houses will include several story boards providing information on the existing buildings and images of the proposed Government Center.  Those story boards can be viewed here.

New Government Center 3D Images
The County's architect, GLT Architects, has prepared 3D images of the new Government Center.

Project Bids and Tax Impact Based on Bid Opening
Bids were opened on May 29, 2025 for the project.  Here's a summary:

>Construction Manager's Estimate: $29.7 million
>Low Bid: $24.5 million
>2nd Lowest Bid: $26.1 million
>Average Bid: $27.6 million

Benton County Government Center Bid Summary (PDF)

New property tax impact based on the low bid of $24.5 million (compared to estimated).

Project Live Cam
View the from the external page here