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

December 16, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the transfer of mail processing operations from the Mid-Florida FL Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to the Orlando 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 Wednesday January 4, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lake Mary Events Center, Grand Ballroom, 260 North Country Club Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746    Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:

Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	   $  6,275,424
Annual Management Savings	   $  2,314,438
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $  8,719,143   
Annual Transportation Costs 	   $ (3,210,102)

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $14,098,903

Postal Employees:

Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 151 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

	Proposed Craft Employee Impact at Mid-Florida P&DC                                   - 340
Proposed Craft Positions to be added at Orlando P&DC                                 +199	            
Proposed Net Craft Employee Impact after consolidation                                 -141
Net Management Impact                                                                                    - 10

Local Customer Considerations:

•	Retail and other services currently available at the Mid-Florida 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) 321,327 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 January 19, 2012.