AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Bloomington IL P&DF to Champaign IL P&DF and Peoria IL P&DF

December 12, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Bloomington IL P&DF (Processing Distribution Facility) to the Champaign IL P&DF and the Peoria IL P&DF.  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, December 28, 2011at 7:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington IL 61701. 

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $2,313,796.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	  $ 793,167
Annual Management Savings	  $ 661,119
Annual Maintenance Savings	  $ 854,323
Annual Transportation Savings  	  $     5,187

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 72 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Craft Employee Impact	-66
Management Impact                                                                -6

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail services are available at the Eagle Station in Bloomington and the Normal Post Office and will remain with no change to operating hours.
•	Business mail acceptance will also remain at its current location and retain current operating hours.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	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) 617 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Central Illinois District
6801 W 73rd St
Bedford Park IL 60499-9631

All comments must be postmarked by January 13, 2012.