AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Grand Island, NE, P&DF to Omaha, NE, P&DC 

November 1, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate moving the mail processing operations from the Grand Island, NE, Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to the Omaha, NE, 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, November 17, at 6 p.m., at the Hornady-Marshall Theater, College Park, 3180 W Hwy 34, in Grand Island.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Below is a breakdown of the estimate of annual savings:

Annual Mail Processing Savings  	  $906,594
Annual Management Savings	  $198,109             
Annual Maintenance Savings 	  $430,528      
Annual Transportation Savings  	  $130,130      

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $1,665,361.  

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 16 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact  	-14
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact	 -2

Local Customer Considerations:
•	There are no retail services available at the Grand Island facility. 
•	Business mail acceptance will remain the same. 
•	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.
•	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) for ZIP(s) 688-689 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Central Plains District
PO Box 199504
Omaha NE 68119-9504

All comments must be postmarked by December 2, 2011.