Bilge Cleaning Services

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a vendor to provide bilge cleaning services for the CGC Thunder Bay. The services include high-pressure cleaning with hot water and degreaser to remove oil, grease, and other surface contaminants from deck plates down. The contractor must ensure not to damage any electrical components or engine components and follow Wisconsin environmental standards. The cleaning is expected to take place on 3/30/26 – 4/1/26. The contractor will be responsible for removing bilge liquids, which consist of oil, fuel, and other contaminated liquids, and disposing of them according to local laws and regulations. The contractor must also provide proper cleaning equipment to clean under numerous structural members and inside pockets, as well as machinery foundations, where liquids collect. * The bilge cleaning services are required for one vessel * The contractor must provide a Gas Free certificate * The contractor must follow CG Yard cleanliness conditions * The contractor must ensure that all material removed to eliminate all volatile substances, including liquids, solids, sludge, debris, rags, and cleaning liquids