Short answer: Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort works with Will County 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 that vary by unit of government, 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 where towing or rough roads matter | 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 office will confirm what Ford currently offers for your application, and you can browse commercial trucks and vans in the meantime.
Illinois purchasing rules depend on which unit of government you are, and vehicles are treated as supplies rather than public works, which changes the picture:
| Unit of government | How purchases are generally governed |
|---|---|
| Municipalities (non-home rule) | The Illinois Municipal Code requires competitive bidding for public works and improvements over $25,000. Supply purchases such as vehicles are commonly governed by the municipality's own purchasing ordinance. |
| Home rule municipalities | Not subject to the state-mandated bidding requirement; local ordinance sets the process. |
| Counties | Competitive bidding for supplies, materials and equipment under the Counties Code. |
| Townships | Competitive bidding for services, materials, equipment and supplies under the Township Code. |
| School districts | Competitive bidding required for purchases of supplies and materials over $35,000 under the School Code. |
Whatever process applies, send us your solicitation documents and your deadline and we will return a quote in the format your purchasing office requires: vehicle specifications, itemized pricing, upfit scope and delivery timing.
State and cooperative contracts. Many Illinois agencies buy vehicles through state master contracts or cooperative purchasing programs instead of running their own solicitation. If your department 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 office about current ordering timelines before your budget is finalized.
Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort is at 9423 W Lincoln Hwy in Frankfort, working with departments in Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Lockport and Joliet. After delivery, our Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center and commercial vehicle service department keep fleet vehicles on the road, and our Section 179 page covers the tax side for business buyers. Questions? Call our fleet office at (815) 743-3420.
Send us your specifications and we will start the quote.
Call Our Fleet Office: (815) 743-3420 Contact UsYes. Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort is a Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center, part of the Ford Pro network of dealers trained and equipped to sell, service and finance the Ford commercial lineup, including Super Duty chassis cabs, Transit and E-Series platforms and the upfitted bodies built on them.
The 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 and public works 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 covering the Ford configuration, any upfit equipment in scope and expected delivery timing, so you can compare it line by line against your requirements.
It depends on the unit of government. Under the Illinois Municipal Code, the state-mandated competitive bidding requirement applies to public works and improvements over $25,000, and home rule municipalities are not subject to it. Vehicles are supplies, so many municipalities set their own purchasing rules by ordinance instead. Counties bid under the Counties Code, townships under the Township Code, and school districts must competitively bid purchases of supplies and materials over $35,000. Confirm the process with your own purchasing office or attorney.
Many Illinois agencies buy vehicles through state master contracts or cooperative purchasing programs instead of running their own bid. Whether a specific vehicle and configuration is available that way depends on the contract, 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 trucks and commercial chassis. See our commercial vehicle service page for details.
Vehicle, package and upfit availability varies by model year and is subject to Ford ordering timelines. Purchasing rules summarized here are general information, not legal advice; requirements vary by unit of government and local ordinance and statutes can change. Contract eligibility and tax exemption requirements are determined by the purchasing agency; confirm with your purchasing and finance offices. Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort, 9423 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423.
