AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Orlando FL P&DC to Mid Florida FL P&DC

October 31, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the mail processing operations from the  Orlando FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Mid Florida 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 Tuesday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m., at Immigration Services, 6680 Corporate Centre Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $  4,908,582
Annual Management Savings	   $     869,693
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $13,091,272   
Annual Transportation Costs 	   $(3,768,369)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $15,101,178.

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 194 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Net Craft Employee Impact					-162
	Net Supervisor/Management Employee Impact			-  32		 

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Orlando facility will not change at this time
•	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) 328, 329, 347 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

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

All comments must be postmarked by November 30, 2011.