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

November 30, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Fort Myers FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Tampa FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and the Manasota 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 Thursday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m., at Edison State College, Walker Hall, Building AA, Room 177, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $  9,192,685
Annual Management Savings	   $  2,669,284
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $  5,860,800
Annual Transportation Costs	   $ (1,864,691)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $15,858,078

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 246 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Net Craft Employee Impact					- 223
		Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			-   23

Local Customer Considerations:

•	There are no retail services at the Fort Myers P&DC.
•	Local business mail acceptance times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may 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) 339, 341 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 December 30, 2011.