Marina East and West: Request for Developer Interest
The Port of Hood River invited responses to a Request for Developer Interest (RFDI) for the Marina East and Marina West properties located within the Marina Basin on the Hood River waterfront (600/700 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031). Responses to the RFDI were due on April 23, 2026.
This RFDI was an exploratory process intended to gather information from qualified developers and businesses regarding potential redevelopment concepts for these Port-owned properties. The Port requested creative, feasible concepts that:
- Enhance long-term financial sustainability for the Port
- Activate the waterfront with compatible uses
- Protect and enhance public access
- Provide year-round community benefit
- Reflect high-quality, human-scale design appropriate for the Hood River waterfront
Current Status (September 2026)
The Request for Developer Interest (RFDI) process for the Marina East and Marina West redevelopment opportunity is now complete.
Per Commission direction in August 2026, the Port has enetered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with CMLK Development Corporation.
The ENA establishes a framework for exclusive negotiations regarding the potential redevelopment of the Marina East and Marina West property while preserving the Commission’s discretion regarding any future agreements or redevelopment decisions. The ENA covers only the negotiation process and does not convey any property interest or obligate either party to enter into a ground lease, development agreement, or any other future project agreement.
Past Key Dates
- RFDI Issued: February 19, 2026
- Optional Pre-Submittal Meeting / Site Tour: March 11, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Pacific Time) at Port of Hood River, 1000 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031
- Deadline for Written Questions: March 26, 2026 by 5:00pm (Pacific Time)
- RFDI Responses Due: April 23, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CMLK Development Corporation Approved by the Port Commission: August 2026
Request for Developer Interest Documents
How to Access the Request for Developer Interest
The RFDI document, including submission requirements and exhibits, is available here:
Port of Hood River - Request for Developer Interest - Marina East and West - February 19, 2026.pdf
Pre-Submittal Meeting Materials
The agenda and presentation from the March 11, 2026 pre-submittal meeting are available here:
March 11 2026 - Marina East and Marina West - RFDI Pre-Submittal Meeting Materials.pdf
Addendum #1 - Responses to Written Questions
The responses to written questions received by the March 23, 2026 deadline are available here: