AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Mojave, CA P&DC to Bakersfield, CA P&DC

Date:  2/9/10

Area Mail Processing (AMP) is the consolidation of mail processing operations from one or more postal facilities to other facilities to improve operational efficiency and/or service.

An AMP study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Mojave (CA) Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Santa Clarita (CA) P&DC and/or the Bakersfield, CA P&DC.  The initial results of this study support the business case for transferring the mail processing operations to the Bakersfield P&DC.  This study, currently in review at United States Postal Service Headquarters and its area office, is subject to change.

A public meeting will be held to share the initial results of the study and allow members of the community to ask questions and provide feedback.  The public’s input will be considered prior to a final decision.  

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24, at the Mojave Veteran's Hall, located at 15580 O St., Mojave CA 93501 at 6:00 pm. 

Below are preliminary highlights from the feasibility study:

1.	Business Case:

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $2,767,793.

2.	Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 32 positions is projected.  All reassignments will be made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

3.	Local Customer Considerations:

Services that are currently available from the Mojave Post Office will continue to be available to customers.

•	Collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	Retail services will remain the same.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Delivery of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.

4.	Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts.
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 935 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Comments may be sent to:

MANAGER CONSUMER AFFAIRS
SIERRA COASTAL DISTRICT
28201 FRANKLIN PKWY 
SANTA CLARITA CA 91383-9606

All comments must be postmarked by March 11, 2010.