Short answer: Currie Motors Ford of Valpo works with Northwest Indiana police, fire, public works and municipal departments on Ford fleet vehicles. We quote to your specifications, provide documentation for your purchasing process, coordinate upfit equipment, and service the vehicles after delivery at our Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center.
Buying a fleet vehicle for a public agency is nothing like a retail purchase. There are specifications to meet, purchasing rules to follow, budgets tied to fiscal years, and equipment that has to be installed before a vehicle can go into service. This page explains how the process works and how we support each step.
| Vehicle | Typical department use | Common upfits |
|---|---|---|
| Police Interceptor Utility | Patrol, supervisors, K-9 | Lighting, sirens, radios, partitions, storage |
| F-150 Police Responder | Patrol in rural or rough-road areas, tow capability | Lighting, sirens, radios, bed storage |
| Special Service Vehicle packages | Command, fire and EMS support, non-pursuit roles | Lighting, radios, equipment storage |
| Super Duty (F-250 to F-550) | Public works, snow removal, utilities | Plow prep, service bodies, dump bodies |
| Transit | Crew transport, cargo, mobile workshops | Shelving, partitions, shuttle seating |
| Maverick, Ranger, F-150 | Inspectors, parks, light-duty staff vehicles | Toolboxes, lighting, fleet graphics |
Package availability changes by model year. Our fleet team will confirm what Ford currently offers for your application.
How your department buys depends mostly on the size of the purchase. Indiana's public purchasing code (IC 5-22) sets the general framework for supplies, including vehicles:
| Purchase amount | Typical process | What we provide |
|---|---|---|
| Under $50,000 | Small purchase, handled under your governmental body's own purchasing rules | A written quote against your specifications, with build and upfit details |
| $50,000–$150,000 | Quotes invited from at least three suppliers, sent at least seven days before quotes are due, awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive offeror | A responsive quote returned before your deadline, itemized so it can be compared line by line |
| Over $150,000 | Competitive sealed bidding with published public notice | A complete bid package: specifications, pricing, upfit scope and delivery timing |
Purchase requirements cannot be artificially divided to stay under a threshold, so a multi-vehicle order is usually treated as one purchase. Your purchasing office may also apply stricter local policies. Send us your solicitation documents and deadline and we will work to the format your process requires.
State and cooperative contracts. Indiana's Department of Administration awards statewide Quantity Purchase Agreements, and some QPA pricing extends to cities, towns, counties, schools and libraries through the OneIndiana initiative. If your agency plans to buy that way, confirm with your purchasing office and our fleet office whether the vehicle and configuration you need is covered.
Lightbars, perimeter and interior lighting configured for the vehicle's role.
Siren controllers, speakers and PA systems integrated with the vehicle's electrical system.
Radio, antenna and mobile data installations to your department's standards.
Partitions, prisoner transport seating, weapon mounts and secure cargo storage.
Plow prep packages, service bodies and dump bodies for public works trucks.
Graphics, markings and equipment layouts that match your existing fleet.
Public agencies often have to commit funds within a fiscal year, while factory order windows, model-year changeovers and upfit schedules run on their own timelines. Starting the specification conversation early gives you the best chance of matching an order to your budget cycle. Ask our fleet team about current ordering timelines before your budget is finalized.
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo is at 2052 W Morthland Dr in Valparaiso, working with departments across Porter, Lake and La Porte counties, including Valparaiso, Portage, Merrillville, Hobart, Crown Point, Chesterton, Michigan City and La Porte. After delivery, our Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center at the Northwest Indiana Ford service center keeps fleet vehicles on the road. Browse commercial vehicles or call the Currie Motors fleet office at (815) 743-3420.
Send us your specifications and we will start the quote.
Call Our Fleet Office: (815) 743-3420 Contact UsThe most common is the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, Ford's police-rated SUV. Departments also use the F-150 Police Responder, Special Service Vehicle packages on select models, and Super Duty trucks and Transit vans for support roles. The right choice depends on the department's mission, budget and equipment.
Yes. Send your specification sheet to our fleet office at (815) 743-3420 and we will prepare a written quote that covers the Ford configuration, any upfit equipment in scope and delivery timing, so you can compare it line by line against your requirements.
Yes. We can provide the quote details, vehicle specifications and supporting documents your purchasing process requires. Tell us your deadline and format requirements up front.
Under Indiana's public purchasing code (IC 5-22), purchases expected to be under $50,000 are small purchases handled under the governmental body's own rules. Purchases from $50,000 to $150,000 may be made by inviting quotes from at least three suppliers, with the invitation sent at least seven days before quotes are due, and the contract awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive offeror. Purchases above $150,000 generally require competitive sealed bidding with published public notice. Purchase requirements cannot be artificially divided to stay under a threshold. Confirm the process with your own purchasing office, which may have stricter local rules.
Indiana's Department of Administration awards statewide Quantity Purchase Agreements, and some QPA pricing is extended to cities, towns, counties, schools and other local entities through the OneIndiana initiative. Whether a specific vehicle and configuration is available under a QPA or another cooperative program depends on that agreement, so confirm with your purchasing office and ask our fleet office before you order.
Yes. We coordinate with upfit vendors on emergency lighting, sirens and PA systems, radio installation, prisoner transport and storage equipment, plow prep, and service or dump bodies, so vehicles arrive ready for their assignment.
Government entities are generally exempt from sales tax on qualifying purchases, but documentation is required. Confirm the requirements with your finance office and provide your exemption paperwork when you order.
Yes. As a Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center, our service department maintains Ford police, public works and fleet vehicles, from routine maintenance on Police Interceptors to heavier work on Super Duty and medium-duty trucks. Service hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 4 PM.
Vehicle, package and upfit availability varies by model year and is subject to Ford ordering timelines. Purchasing thresholds summarized here are from Indiana Code 5-22 and are general information, not legal advice; local policies may be stricter and statutes can change. Contract eligibility and tax exemption requirements are determined by the purchasing agency and applicable contracts; confirm with your purchasing and finance offices. This page is general information. Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, 2052 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385.
