# Central DORA Committee - September 23, 2026


**Body:** City of Carmel, Indiana
**Date:** September 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles


The City of Carmel, Indiana's Central DORA Committee convened on September 23, 2026, primarily to discuss procurement-related matters concerning the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) program. Key procurement discussions focused on approving the exploration and potential acquisition of new beverage cups to better serve hot drinks during colder months. Hotel Carmichael requested the committee consider a double-walled, insulated 12-ounce aluminum cup with a lid to safely serve hot beverages, addressing safety concerns with the current aluminum cups. The committee voted to pursue this option, with a target completion date by November 15, 2026, and emphasized obtaining multiple vendor quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness. Additionally, Wine and Rind proposed introducing smaller-sized aluminum cups (nine or twelve ounces) to better accommodate wine pours and address customer perceptions of short pours. The committee approved exploring this option as well. Discussions also touched on logistical considerations such as stocking, warehousing, and environmental impact. No final contracts were awarded during the meeting, but clear action items were established to gather pricing and vendor information for both cup types. The committee also briefly discussed signage and mapping for the DORA area and ongoing street department infrastructure improvements related to DORA.

**Source:** City of Carmel, Indiana