AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Gary IN P&DC to South Suburban IL P&DC

November 4, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Gary IN Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the South Suburban IL 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 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the West High School Theatre Guild, 900 Gerry St., Gary IN 46406.

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $13,219,034.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	  $ 3,009,084
Annual Management Savings	  $ 1,179,672
Annual Maintenance Savings	  $ 7,939,448
Annual Transportation Savings  	  $ 1,090,830

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 156 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact	-150
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact	  -6

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail services will remain at the Gary facility with no change in hours.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain at the Gary facility with no change in 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) 463 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Greater Indiana District
PO Box 9661
Indianapolis IN 46298-9661

All comments must be postmarked by December 6, 2011.