AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Southern CT (Wallingford) P&DC

December 27, 2011

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate the consolidation of mail processing operations from the Southern CT Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Wallingford, CT with those performed at the Hartford P&DC.  Preliminary analysis showed that moving all mail processing operations into the Hartford P&DC would not be feasible due to space constraints.  However, the initial results of the study do support the business case for consolidation into the Hartford P&DC for letter volume and the Springfield NDC for flat and parcel volume.  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 11, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at Villa Capri, 906 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.  Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:
Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings 		  $9,648,852
Annual Management Savings 				  $2,152,022
Annual Maintenance Savings 				$10,367,992
Annual Transportation Savings 				  $1,519,003

Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $23,687,869.

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 279 positions is projected. All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.
Net Craft Employee Impact 				-273
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact 		   -8

Local Customer Considerations:
•	There are no retail services at the Southern CT P&DC.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	Business mail acceptance will remain in another local office.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Delivery 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) 064, 065, 067 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:
Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact
Connecticut Valley District
141 Weston Street
Hartford CT 06101-9631
All comments must be postmarked by January 26, 2012.