🏗️ Steel & metals · Osceola, Arkansas
U.S. Steel: Big River 2 steel mill
💰 $3 billion👷 900 jobs (projected at groundbreaking)🏗️ Completed and in full production in 2026An electric arc furnace flat-rolled steel mill next to the original Big River Steel Works.
How to get on the sub list
The general contractor hasn't been announced publicly; watch local news and county permits. Doing business with U.S. Steel →
Source: Arkansas Business, 2026 · checked Oct 25, 2026
How to get on the U.S. Steel Osceola sub list
- Find the general contractor. It hasn't been announced publicly. Watch local news and Osceola's county building permits.
- Register as a supplier: Doing business with U.S. Steel.
- Get prequalified. Have your insurance, safety record (EMR), licenses and references ready.
- Call the local economic development office. Arkansas and its counties often run supplier fairs and keep vendor lists for projects like this.
- Have a one-page capability statement. Build yours in Launchpad.
Work sites like this typically buy locally:
Site work, paving and concreteElectrical, HVAC and plumbingTrucking, hauling and equipment rentalSecurity guardsJanitorial and industrial cleaningLandscaping and snow removalFencing, signage and maintenanceCatering, staffing and office supply
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Cities, counties and state agencies in Arkansas post new bids every week.
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Investment and job figures are the company's own announced numbers, from the linked source. Plans change; check the source for the latest. Contrax isn't affiliated with U.S. Steel.