AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Bloomington IN P&DF to Indianapolis IN P&DC

November 14, 2011 revised

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Bloomington IN Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Indianapolis IN 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 Monday, November, 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Convention Center, 302 S. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 46403.

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $2,471,509.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	  $1,204,863
Annual Management Savings	  $   320,175
Annual Maintenance Savings	  $   873,609
Annual Transportation Savings  	  $     72,862

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 11 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact	-11

Local Customer Considerations:

•	There are no retail services available at the Bloomington, IN P&DF.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same with no change to 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) 623 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Greater Indiana District
3939 Vincennes Road
Indianapolis, IN 46298-9661

All comments must be postmarked by December 13, 2011.