Multiple quotes, components, China, RFP Templates and more.
Free self-service quotes. Thanks for visiting and we are happy to help, for free. Typically we distribute your request to all of the members and they will respond to you.
- We are happy to connect you with members for getting a quote
- We can arrange quotes for components and related
- We arrange quotes from China
- We can provide sample RFPs as models for you to consider. Legalese gets complicated sometimes.
If you are looking to sell or promote services or products then see Become a Member. You can also add yourself for free to online database.
Much easier to support those who support us — Craig
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- You can text Craig at 720-324-1837
- We would do a fancy input form however that is not the safest for all
kioskindustry.org is a significant portal for anyone interested in self-service kiosks, especially when it comes to getting pricing information, RFP (Request for Proposal) examples, and quotes. Here’s how the site can help:
1. Getting Pricing Guidance
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Detailed Pricing Guides: kioskindustry.org provides in-depth articles and guides outlining typical kiosk costs—including hardware, software, installation, and service—so you can budget accurately. Expect clear breakdowns of price ranges (e.g., $2,500–$13,000 per kiosk, depending on configuration and peripherals) along with advice on what impacts costs, such as indoor vs. outdoor units, size, functionality, and required features1.
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Factors Affecting Price: You’ll find discussions on critical factors such as required components, customization, service contracts, and warranty, giving you a realistic sense of total cost of ownership1.
2. RFP Examples and Templates
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Access to Real-World RFPs: The site maintains a collection of past and current kiosk RFPs from public agencies and enterprises. These examples include downloadable documents, helping you see how successful RFPs are structured for different use cases like smart city projects, digital signage, and payment kiosks23.
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RFP Best Practices: Detailed PDF guides and articles lay out best practices for writing kiosk RFPs, including essential sections, pricing grids, case study requests, project scope, and evaluation criteria. There are sample formats and outlines to help you build your own effective RFP3.
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Response Format and Comparison Tools: Resources show how to format your RFP response, set up vendor comparison grids, and analyze proposals for apples-to-apples comparison (including per-unit pricing, warranties, and references)3.
3. Requesting Free Quote and Information
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Central Point for Quote Requests: kioskindustry.org offers an easy way to request quotes or information directly through their “Request Information” page. When you fill out the form or contact them, your request is distributed to all member companies, ensuring broad visibility and multiple competitive responses45.
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Direct Manufacturer Contacts: The site also highlights major kiosk vendors and their contact options, allowing you to request pricing or demo quotes for specific kiosk models or services6.
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Custom Development Quotes: If you need advice or quotes on custom kiosk software or hardware, the site links to questionnaires and checklists to help you gather the right information before requesting detailed, apples-to-apples quotes from vendors7.
Key Benefits
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Saves Time: Instead of searching for vendors or examples individually, you get a curated industry resource for both buying and specifying kiosks.
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Ensures Competitive Bidding: By distributing your RFPs or quote requests to a large network of vendors, you’re more likely to get multiple, high-quality bids.
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Makes RFP Writing Easier: Example templates and guides enable even first-time buyers to specify what they need clearly and completely, improving your chances of receiving good, relevant offers.
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Reduces Risk: By leveraging proven RFP formats and industry best practices, you decrease the likelihood of overspending or missing critical requirements.
In summary, kioskindustry.org is both a price research tool, an RFP resource library, and a vendor-matching service for the kiosk marketplace—covering the full spectrum from initial pricing research to detailed bid documents and getting actual vendor quotes134
Top Ten Self-Service Products Our Members Provide
- Kiosk Enclosures – indoor, outdoor, standard, custom
- Kiosk Software (application, middleware and reporting analytics)
- Digital signage hardware – includes menu-boards
- Digital signage software
- Touchscreens, LCDs and LEDs
- Electronic Lockers
- Credit Card Readers for Self-Service
- Printers for Self-Service
- Vending Automation
- Consulting for kiosks or digital signage, service or reporting.
Typical questions we will ask:
- What stage in the cycle are you? Just looking?
- What is your timeframe for buying?
- What quantity now and what quantity later
- Indoor or Outdoor?
Thanks for contacting Kiosk Industry.
The Kiosk Industry Group is the professional news and marketing website for the kiosk and self-service industry. Those companies fund us for the benefit of developers, resources and client companies interested in self-service, kiosks, thin or internet terminals and POS systems. News about the industry and by the industry that is relevant to companies looking to utilize self-service, and companies that assist in doing just that (hardware, software and application). Twice a year we do tradeshows (NRA in Chicago and NRF in New York)
The Kiosk Industry Group is part of the larger “The Industry Group” which covers not only kiosks, but solutions for digital signage, menu boards, patient check-in, retail automation, thin clients and smart city to name some.