AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Manasota FL P&DC to Fort Myers FL P&DC

March 20, 2012

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of destinating mail processing operations from the Manasota FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Fort Myers FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).  The initial results of the study support the business case for consolidation.  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, April 4, at 6:00 p.m., at the Sahib Shrine Auditorium, 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.    Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $ 4,383,283
Annual Management Savings	   $ 1,098,423
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $ 4,250,707    
Annual Transportation Cost 	   $(1,219,270)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $8,513,143

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 126 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Manasota P&DC                  - 209
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at Fort Myers P&DC         +   94
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation             - 115
	Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			-  11   

Local Customer Considerations:

•	There are no retail services at the Manasota Processing and Distribution Center.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local collection box pick-up times will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail at retail locations.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:

•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 342 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Suncoast District
2203 N Lois Ave, Ste 1163
Tampa, FL 33607-7163 

All comments must be postmarked by April 19, 2012.