Quick Answer: What Makes a Cold Storage Facility “Procurement-Ready”
A procurement-ready cold storage facility combines certified food safety practices with reliable monitoring, flexible bays, and real-time inventory visibility. Central Valley Cold Storage in Madera meets all four criteria: SQF/CCOF certified, temperature monitoring and off-grid power, five independently controlled bays, and a real-time customer inventory portal.
Facility Specs (Exact Numbers)
254,000 sq ft of refrigerated space; 50 million pounds of capacity; five independently controllable bays. Located at Madera Airport Industrial Park in California’s Central Valley. Full facility overview.
Monitoring, Alarms, and Security
Monitoring and security systems reduce temperature-excursion and loss risk. CVCS uses temperature-fluctuation alarms, fire and intrusion monitoring, and video surveillance across the facility — providing a traceable record of facility conditions.
Food Safety and Compliance
Certifications reduce compliance risk for food manufacturers and distributors. CVCS is SQF and CCOF certified, FDA registered, and FSMA compliant — satisfying the requirements of major retail buyers, food service operators, and export partners.
Off-Grid Power and Uptime
Off-grid solar and batteries reduce outage risk for refrigerated storage. CVCS uses a 1,200 kW solar array with large-scale battery backup, described as the largest cold storage facility in the U.S. without grid dependence. This is a meaningful differentiator for procurement teams managing product risk.
Storage Programs and Set Points
| Program | Temp | Humidity | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 34 °F | 50 % | Standard fresh produce |
| Rehab | 34 °F | 55 % | Moisture recovery |
| Finishing | 36 °F | 50 % | Pre-shipment conditioning |
| Organic | 28 °F | 50 % | Certified organic / fumigation-free |
Requesting a Quote
Provide product requirements and handling cadence to receive accurate pricing. Include: commodity type, expected volume, storage duration, target temperature and humidity program, inbound and outbound frequency, and organic or fumigation-free requirements. Contact CVCS. View all cold storage services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How big is the facility?
254,000 sq ft; 50 million pounds; five independently controlled bays.
Q: How many bays?
Five, each with independently settable temperature and humidity.
Q: Is the facility SQF certified?
Yes — SQF and CCOF certified, FDA registered, FSMA compliant.
Q: Off-grid power?
Yes — 1,200 kW solar + battery backup; no grid dependence.
Q: How to request a quote?
centralvalleycoldstorage.com/contact-us/
